Senior Control Systems Engineer

Wood Plc; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Remote work where relevant

Job summary

Wood Plc in Perth is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to join our APAC Systems Integration team. The role focuses on delivering control-system solutions for client projects in the wider APAC region, with strong emphasis on customer-facing activities and contributing to team growth.

You will work on hands-on automation projects spanning design through to commissioning, collaborating with clients and internal teams to shape solutions for energy, industrial, and power sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience in control systems integration for oil & gas or energy projects.
• Hands-on with system platforms, operating systems and hardware-architecture.
• Experience implementing Honeywell Experion PKS DCS; other DCS/PLC systems considered.
• Knowledge of SIS/FGS systems (Triconex or Honeywell SafetyManager) desirable.
• Ability to develop automation deliverables (I/O schedules, network topology, specs).

Responsibilities

• Deliver solutions for clients in the APAC region.
• Develop automation deliverables and test procedures.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support design, execution, testing and site commissioning phases.

Skills

Customer focus

Systems integration

Industrial automation

DCS experience

Functional safety

Tools

Honeywell Experion PKS

Triconex

Honeywell Safety Manager

DCS/PLC systems

Job description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is currently recruiting a Senior Control Systems Engineer to join our APAC Systems Integration team in Perth.

Our Systems Integration team is a part of the Consulting business, and supports a broad range of client, at various project phases. Typically, we would be involved for early phase studies to shape the solution, and progress through to design, execution, testing and site commissioning.

Wood Systems Integration is in the top 5 largest vendor-independent system integrators in the world with proven stability for more than 25 years. We pride ourselves on solving real-world problems for our clients by providing full engineering, consulting, procurement, and construction services to our customers across the globe. Our automation teams work on hands‑on projects that span the full spectrum - from small integration projects to Main Automation Contractor programs for large, multi-EPC projects.

Wood is an inclusive and diverse global community of inquisitive minds and recognised industry innovators, partnering to create new possibilities.

Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.

#LI-Hybrid

The Role

This position reports to the Systems Integration Energy Team Lead and is an immediate requirement. Our ideal candidate will have strong capabilities in a customer facing role and enthusiasm for contributing to team experience and growth.

You will become part of a team focused on delivering solutions for our clients in the wider APAC region.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Our global specialist consultancy business encompasses 3,300+ professionals with industry-leading expertise in areas including decarbonisation, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, renewables advisory, asset optimisation, and digital solutions.

A multi-sector business unit, we are focused on providing technical consulting during the planning, design, building, operation and optimisation of assets, facilities, and infrastructure across a range of end markets including energy, industrial, power, mining, and life sciences.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors

Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice

Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market

Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests

Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our profession

Wood Consulting is currently recruiting for a Senior Control Systems Engineer to join our APAC Systems Integration team in Perth.

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Ideally you will have:

• A customer-focus with an ability to develop trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders while balancing operational excellence to contribute to the competitive advantage of #teamwood
• Experience in control systems integration with an operating company, systems vendor or engineering services provider for onshore or offshore oil & gas / energy industry projects
• A background and hands‑on experience with systems platforms, operating systems and the interactions between systems, system hardware and architecture
• Experience in implementation and design of Honeywell Experion PKS DCS. Experience in the other vendor DCS and PLC systems will also be considered
• Experience in implementation and design of SIS / FGS systems is desirable, including Triconex or Honeywell SafetyManager
• Development of automation related deliverables, including I/O schedule, network topology, Automation Standards, Functional Specifications, Detailed Design Specifications, and test procedures
• Experience in executing automation configuration based on input documents including. P&ID, C&E, Control & Safeguarding Narrative, AOA, Instrumentation List (e.g. SPI)
• Functional Safety Certification (TUV FSEng) is highly desirable
• CPEng and/or RPEQ/RPEV is highly desirable

Wood encourages Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Please note that we are only able to accept applications from candidates who hold the right to work in Australia without restrictions.