Senior Field Automation Engineer: Autonomy in OT Projects

Embedded Expertise; Darwin; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Embedded Expertise in Darwin, NT, is seeking a Senior Field Automation Technician to deliver and support automation solutions across critical industrial environments. The role involves hands-on troubleshooting, commissioning and ongoing support of PLC and SCADA systems in live facilities.

You will work across diverse sites, driving reliability improvements, system upgrades and proactive maintenance while mentoring junior technicians and collaborating with operations teams.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in industrial automation and control systems in operational environments.
• Hands-on PLC programming, troubleshooting and fault-finding across live facilities.
• Experience commissioning and supporting automation systems in critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced fault finding and troubleshooting of PLC, SCADA and HMI systems.
• Modify, maintain and optimise control system software.
• Lead commissioning activities for new installations, upgrades and system modifications.
• Support plant operations through reactive and preventative maintenance activities.
• Investigate system performance issues and implement corrective actions.
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial networks and field devices.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior technicians and engineers.
• Liaise directly with site personnel, maintenance teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC programming

Fault finding

SCADA systems

Networking protocols

Autonomous work

Education

Electrical Trade Certificate

Instrumentation Trade Certificate

Electrical Licence

Cert IV Instrumentation & Control

Advanced Diploma in Electrical/Automation

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Studio 5000)

Siemens PLCs (S7, TIA Portal)

Citect SCADA / AVEVA Plant SCADA

Job description

Embedded Expertise in Darwin, NT, is seeking a Senior Field Automation Technician to deliver and support automation solutions across critical industrial environments. The role involves hands-on troubleshooting, commissioning and ongoing support of PLC and SCADA systems in live facilities.

You will work across diverse sites, driving reliability improvements, system upgrades and proactive maintenance while mentoring junior technicians and collaborating with operations teams.