Senior DCS Engineer

Glencore Australia; Darwin; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO roster: 15 days on 13 off

13% Superannuation

Career Development

Salary Sacrifice

Exclusive Discounts

Long-Term Opportunity

Job summary

Glencore Australia seeks a Control Systems Engineer to oversee the reliability and integration of process control systems, production management, and site IT/OT networks. You will improve plant performance and reduce downtime across processing facilities, with growth opportunities in DCS, PLCs, cybersecurity and production systems.

Join a role that blends engineering depth with site-wide collaboration, driving continuous improvement and safe operations across the mine’s control environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar required.
• Experience with process control systems (DCS/PLC) and automation.
• Knowledge of industrial networking and IT/OT infrastructure.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, safety-focused with collaboration and development mindset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize Yokogawa Centum VP DCS and AB PLCs for reliability.
• Administer Ampla production management data and integration.
• Manage site IT/OT communications and industrial networks securely.
• Lead control system optimization and continuous improvement projects.
• Provide technical support to maintenance and operations teams.
• Contribute to capital projects, design reviews and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and cybersecurity policies.

Skills

DCS platforms

PLC platforms

Industrial networking

IT/OT infrastructure

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Yokogawa Centum VP

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Ampla

Job description

Glencore's McArthur River Mine (MRM) is a world-class zinc-lead mine with a strong future. Located in the Gulf of Carpentaria, approximately 900 km southeast of Darwin and 64 km from Borroloola, MRM operates a large-scale open-cut mine producing zinc, lead and silver.

About the Role

Reporting to the Superintendent Electrical, Glencore are seeking a motivated Control Systems Engineer to oversee and optimise the reliability, performance and integration of our process control systems, production management systems and site-wide IT/OT network infrastructure.

Working across our processing facilities, including the Port Facility, you’ll play a key role in improving plant performance, reducing downtime and delivering continuous improvement initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity for a control systems professional looking to broaden their technical expertise across DCS, PLCs, industrial networking, cybersecurity and production systems, with genuine opportunities for career growth and development.

Our Benefits

• FIFO Lifestyle: 15 days on / 13 days off roster.
• Generous Superannuation: 13% superannuation to help secure your future.
• Career Development: Excellent opportunities to develop your career.
• Salary Sacrifice: Access salary sacrificing benefits for vehicles and other services.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access discounts through health insurance providers and Glencore Rewards.
• Long-Term Opportunity: MRM's mine life is approved through to 2038.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the reliability and performance of Yokogawa Centum VP DCS, Allen-Bradley PLCs and associated control systems.
• Administer and optimise the Ampla production management system, ensuring data integrity, reporting accuracy and effective integration with plant systems.
• Manage site IT/OT communications and industrial networks, ensuring secure, reliable and effective integration.
• Lead control system optimisation and continuous improvement projects to enhance plant reliability, throughput and operational performance.
• Provide technical support, troubleshooting and fault-finding expertise to maintenance and operations teams.
• Provide technical input into capital projects, system design reviews and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with site safety requirements, electrical standards and Glencore cybersecurity policies.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar.
• Experience in process control systems, including DCS and PLC platforms.
• Knowledge of industrial networking, communications protocols and IT/OT infrastructure.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement, reliability and asset performance.
• A commitment to safety, collaboration and technical development.

Experience with Yokogawa Centum VP, Allen-Bradley PLCs, Ampla or industrial cybersecurity would be highly regarded.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We strongly encourage applications from Veterans, First Nations peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

We believe that embracing diversity strengthens our organisation and creates a supportive environment where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to succeed.

At MRM, we support the Northern Territory first and encourage applications from Territorian applicants or those prepared to relocate.

Glencore employees applying for this role may be asked to discuss their application with their Supervisor or Manager prior to an interview taking place.

For more information, contact [e-mail] .

Note: We may conduct interviews and make appointments before the advertisement closing date.