Technician, Control Systems

Newmont Australia; Shire Of Boddington; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Modern camp accommodation and meals

Job summary

Newmont Australia, Boddington, WA, is seeking a Technician, Control Systems Site to maintain and enhance fixed plant control systems across our operation. You will troubleshoot DCS, PLC and SCADA systems and contribute to safe, reliable plant performance.

The role involves drive-in, drive-out site roster with access to multidisciplinary teams, and exposure to leading mining technologies. A relevant technical qualification and hands-on control systems experience are required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with industrial control systems in fixed plant environments.
• Experience troubleshooting DCS, PLC and SCADA systems with listed platforms.
• Knowledge of AVEVA PI for data trending and fault finding.
• Understanding IT/OT networks and OT cybersecurity is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support availability, performance and continuous improvement of fixed plant control systems.
• Diagnose and resolve faults across networks, hardware, software and telemetry.
• Implement changes and support maintenance, upgrades and projects.
• Monitor performance metrics and take corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
• Support OT infrastructure and cybersecurity risk management.

Skills

DCS/PLC/SCADA troubleshooting

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Collaborative teamwork

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

Trade/Technical or engineering qualification

Tools

AVEVA PI

Yokogawa Centum VP

Rockwell PLCs

Schneider Modicon PLCs

Citect SCADA

Job description

Closing Date: 26 October 2026

Workplace Type: Onsite

Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.

Boddington is a flagship Newmont gold and copper operation in Western Australia, located about 130 kilometres south-east of Perth and 16 kilometres from the rural town of Boddington. As one of Australia's largest gold producers, Boddington is recognised for its leadership in innovation and technology, including becoming the world's first gold mine to implement an Autonomous Haulage System.

As a drive-in, drive-out operation, our people enjoy the benefits of regional living while working with industry-leading technology and a team committed to safety, operational excellence and continuous improvement. We take pride in the partnerships we have built with local communities and Traditional Owners, creating shared value through responsible mining and long-term investment in the region.

Your Impact

As a Technician, Control Systems Site, you'll help maintain and improve the availability, performance and reliability of fixed plant industrial control systems across the operation. Working across DCS, PLC, SCADA and OT infrastructure, you'll provide hands-on technical support, troubleshoot control system issues and contribute to improvements that support safe, reliable and efficient plant performance.

As Part Of Our Team, You Will

• Support the availability, performance and continuous improvement of fixed plant DCS, PLC and SCADA control systems.
• Diagnose and resolve control system faults across networks, infrastructure, hardware, software and telemetry.
• Implement minor temporary and permanent control system changes and support maintenance, upgrades and projects impacting site industrial control systems.
• Monitor control system performance metrics, identify issues and implement corrective actions in collaboration with Operations, Maintenance and technical teams.
• Support OT infrastructure and the management of cybersecurity risks associated with industrial control systems, while contributing to best practice and continuous improvement across the control systems environment.

Prerequisites for your Success in This Role

• A relevant trade, technical or engineering qualification, supported by demonstrated hands-on experience with industrial control systems in a fixed plant, mining, mineral processing or comparable industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting and troubleshooting DCS, PLC and SCADA systems, with practical experience in Yokogawa Centum VP and/or Rockwell PLCs; exposure to Schneider Modicon PLCs or Citect SCADA HMI will be highly regarded.
• Experience using the AVEVA PI application suite for trending, reviewing historical data and archives, investigating plant or system performance and supporting fault finding.
• Knowledge of industrial Ethernet networks, IT/OT environments and ICs communication protocols, including Modbus TCP/IP, OPC and Profibus, with exposure to OT cybersecurity highly regarded.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capability, excellent attention to detail and the ability to remain calm and troubleshoot effectively under pressure, coupled with a positive and collaborative approach when working across Operations, Maintenance and technical teams.

Your Work Environment

This permanent, full-time position is offered on a site-based 8:6 drive-in, drive-out roster. Village accommodation is provided while on site. You will work closely with multidisciplinary Operations, Maintenance and technical teams, supporting the safe and reliable performance of fixed plant control systems across the operation.

Why Join Newmont

Boddington is one of the world's largest open-pit gold and copper operations and a leader in mining innovation, including the use of autonomous haulage technology. Working at Boddington means joining a high-performing team committed to safety, sustainability and continuous improvement.

Eligible Employees May Benefit From

• Competitive salary and annual performance incentive opportunities.
• Modern camp accommodation and meals for rostered employees.
• Access to health, wellbeing and employee assistance programs.
• Ongoing learning, technical development and leadership training opportunities.
• Exposure to industry-leading mining technologies and large-scale operations.
• Career opportunities across Newmont's Australian, Papua New Guinean and global operations.
• The opportunity to be part of a workplace where safety, inclusion and growth are at the centre of everything we do.

We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly First Nations persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges First Nations People and respects their enduring connection to Country from which their culture, spirituality, and identity flow.

At Newmont, our people are our strength and we're committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace. If you're passionate about doing work that matters, join Newmont and help shape the future of mining.

Learn more about our purpose and values: About Newmont

Hear from our people: Life at Newmont