Senior Field Automation Technician

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

Senior Field Automation Technician

Senior Field Automation Technician Embedded Expertise Darwin City, NT, AU

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 optimiser 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.

• 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.