This global engineering business designs, manufactures and delivers complete processing plants used within the mining, quarrying, aggregates, recycling, industrial and wastewater sectors.
Rather than supplying individual pieces of equipment, the company provides turnkey plant solutions that help customers wash, separate, dewater, filter and recover valuable materials while reducing water consumption, lowering operating costs and improving plant efficiency.
Aggregate and sand washing plants
Mineral processing and classification systems
Thickening and clarification equipment
Industrial water treatment systems
Filter presses and sludge dewatering plants
Tailings management solutions
Pumping, conveying and material handling systems
Fully integrated automation and control systems
Customers include mining companies, quarry operators, aggregate and sand producers, recycling facilities, industrial manufacturers, water treatment operators and EPC/EPCM contractors responsible for delivering major processing infrastructure projects.
With strong support from European headquarters and an expanding presence across Australia, Asia Pacific and South America, the business delivers projects ranging from standalone plant upgrades through to complete multi-million-dollar processing facilities.
OPPORTUNITY
Reporting directly to senior management, you will take ownership of automation and control systems across a range of industrial processing projects.
You will become the primary automation resource for the Australian business, leading the development, programming and commissioning of PLC, SCADA and industrial control systems used within mineral processing plants, aggregate washing facilities, filtration systems and industrial water treatment infrastructure.
A key component of the role will be the development and support of Allen-Bradley PLC platforms,



with the successful candidate working closely with international engineering teams to standardise and improve automation capability across multiple regions. The business has identified Brisbane as a strategic hub for automation support across Australia, Europe and South America.
While the role is primarily office-based during project design and development phases, you will also support factory acceptance testing, commissioning and site start-up activities throughout Australia and internationally. Project destinations may include mining and industrial operations across Asia Pacific, South America and other global locations.
International travel forms part of the role, although the majority of engineering work is undertaken from the Brisbane office.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the design, development and implementation of PLC and automation systems for industrial processing plants.
Program, configure and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation PLC platforms.
Develop and maintain SCADA and HMI systems to improve plant visibility, performance and operational control.
Work closely with mechanical, process and electrical engineering teams to deliver integrated plant solutions.
Develop control philosophies, functional specifications and technical documentation.
Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), commissioning and start-up activities.
Provide technical leadership and mentoring across automation projects.
Diagnose and resolve PLC, instrumentation,



networking and control system issues.
Support plant optimisation, upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with engineering teams in Australia, Europe and South America to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering or similar.
Strong hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLC programming.
Experience with SCADA, HMI and industrial control systems.
Background within mining, mineral processing, water treatment, manufacturing, industrial processing or EPC project environments.
Strong understanding of instrumentation, communications networks and industrial automation architecture.
Experience commissioning industrial plants and equipment.
Ability to work independently while contributing to multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Willingness to undertake occasional domestic and international travel.
This is an excellent chance for a senior Automation Engineer, Control Systems Engineer or PLC Programmer seeking greater technical ownership, international exposure and long-term career progression within a growing global organisation.
PACKAGE
Up to
$180,000 + Super
Eagle Farm office location
International travel opportunities
High level of technical ownership and autonomy
Access to international engineering expertise
Long-term career progression opportunities
Stable, growing organisation with a strong project pipeline
If you're an experienced Automation Engineer looking to step into a lead role where you can influence automation strategy, work on major industrial projects and collaborate with engineering teams around the world, this opportunity deserves serious consideration.
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