Senior Control Systems Engineer – 4/3 FIFO Mine Tech Lead

Roy Hill; Newman; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4/3 days roster

Private health cover

Profit/Retention share

Job summary

Roy Hill Mine in Western Australia is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to join the Integrated Remote Operations team on a 4 days on, 3 days off FIFO roster from Perth. The role focuses on diagnosing complex problems, and designing and implementing robust technical solutions to improve control system performance and long-term reliability of critical systems.

You will lead diagnostic efforts for PLC, SCADA, historian, and communications, and provide mentorship to engineers and technicians

Qualifications

• Advanced SCADA/HMI development experience, including alarming, graphics design, diagnostics, and operational visualisation.
• Proven ability to diagnose complex automation issues involving software, communications, instrumentation, and process equipment.
• Experience maintaining industrial control systems within mining environments.
• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level support for PLC, SCADA, historian, network, and field automation systems.
• Lead complex troubleshooting and root cause investigations involving control logic, instrumentation, communications, and process interactions.
• Design, develop, test, and commission control system modifications and enhancements to improve plant safety, reliability, availability, and performance.
• Mentor and coach control systems engineers and technicians, promoting engineering excellence and consistency across the business.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Technology teams to ensure practical, maintainable solutions.

Skills

SCADA/HMI development

Diagnostics

Industrial automation

Technical writing

Education

Degree in Industrial Control and Automation Engineering

Job description

Roy Hill Mine in Western Australia is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to join the Integrated Remote Operations team on a 4 days on, 3 days off FIFO roster from Perth. The role focuses on diagnosing complex problems, and designing and implementing robust technical solutions to improve control system performance and long-term reliability of critical systems.

You will lead diagnostic efforts for PLC, SCADA, historian, and communications, and provide mentorship to engineers and technicians