Senior Field Automation Technician

Embedded Expertise; Darwin; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior autonomy role

Diverse industrial automation projects

Exposure to leading PLC, SCADA and OT

Strong pipeline of work across infra &

Remuneration package and career growth

Job summary

Embedded Expertise in Darwin seeks a Senior Field Automation Technician to support and deliver automation solutions across critical industrial sites. This hands-on role requires troubleshooting, commissioning and sustaining PLC and SCADA systems in live facilities.

You will lead field activities, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with operations teams to improve reliability and implement upgrades across industrial infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in industrial automation, control systems or electrical/instrumentation environments.
• Hands-on experience with Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley PLCs, Siemens PLCs and plant SCADA.
• Proven PLC programming, troubleshooting and fault-finding abilities.
• Experience commissioning and supporting industrial automation projects.
• Knowledge of Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Profibus and Modbus networks.
• Ability to work autonomously and lead field-operations teams.

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
• Investigate system performance issues and implement corrective actions
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial communications networks and field devices
• Prepare technical documentation and reports
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior technicians and engineers
• Liaise directly with site personnel and stakeholders

Skills

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Citect/AVEVA Plant SCADA

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Commissioning

Industrial networking

Autonomous field work

Education

Electrical Trade Certificate

Instrumentation Trade Certificate

Cert IV Instrumentation & Control

Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Electrical, Instrumentation or Automation Engineering

Tools

Studio 5000

TIA Portal

AVEVA Plant SCADA

Job description

Senior Field Automation Technician
Darwin, NT | Industrial Automation & Operational Technology

Our client is seeking a Senior Field Automation Technician to support and deliver automation solutions across critical industrial and infrastructure environments. This is a hands-on position suited to an experienced automation professional who can confidently troubleshoot, modify, commission and support PLC and SCADA systems in live operational facilities.

Working across a diverse range of industrial sites, you will play a key role in maintaining system reliability, supporting operational teams and delivering automation upgrades and improvements.

Key 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 communications 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

About You

You will be an experienced automation professional with a strong background supporting industrial control systems within operational environments.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Significant experience in industrial automation, control systems or electrical/instrumentation environments
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Rockwell / Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Studio 5000)
  • Siemens PLCs (S7, TIA Portal)
  • Citect SCADA / AVEVA Plant SCADA
• Demonstrated PLC programming, troubleshooting and fault-finding capability
• Experience commissioning and supporting industrial automation systems
• Understanding of industrial networking and communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Profibus and Modbus
• Ability to work autonomously and lead technical activities in the field

Qualifications

• Electrical Trade Certificate, Instrumentation Trade Certificate or equivalent
• Current Electrical Licence highly regarded
• Cert IV Instrumentation & Control advantageous
• Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Electrical, Instrumentation or Automation Engineering highly regarded

What's on Offer

• Senior technical role with significant autonomy
• Diverse industrial automation projects and operational support activities
• Exposure to leading PLC, SCADA and OT technologies
• Strong pipeline of work across critical infrastructure and industrial sectors
• Attractive remuneration package and career development opportunities

If you're a senior automation professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and working directly with customers and operational teams, we'd like to hear from you.