Control Systems Engineer

We are currently seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join a mining owner/operator in WA. This is an opportunity to get in early as they look to bring engineering capability in-house.

This position will commence as a short-term contract, with the potential for extension based on project requirements and performance. It offers an excellent opportunity to work on a range of operational and project-based automation initiatives within a technically diverse environment.

The role will suit an engineer with hands-on experience in PLC, SCADA and instrumentation systems who enjoys a mix of design, troubleshooting, commissioning and operational support. Working alongside electrical, operations and project teams, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving plant automation systems across a range of brownfield projects for two process plants in WA.

Applications are welcomed from candidates based in either Perth or Kalgoorlie.

Responsibilities

- Develop, modify and troubleshoot PLC programs using Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 platforms.

- Configure, maintain and support Citect SCADA and Plant SCADA systems.

- Perform instrumentation configuration, calibration, loop checking and fault finding activities.

- Support site commissioning activities, shutdowns and operational improvement projects.

- Diagnose and resolve issues associated with PLCs, SCADA systems, field instrumentation and industrial communication networks.

- Read and interpret P&IDs;, electrical schematics, control schematics, single-line diagrams and I/O drawings.





- Assist in the development and maintenance of technical documentation including:
- Functional Design Specifications (FDS)

- Control Narratives

- Cause & Effect Matrices

- I/O Lists

- Test Procedures and Commissioning Documentation

- Work closely with operations and maintenance personnel to optimize plant performance and reliability.

Experience & Skills

- 3-5 years' experience in mining, mineral processing, manufacturing or heavy industrial environments.

- Practical experience programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs using Studio 5000.

- Experience supporting Citect SCADA and/or Plant SCADA systems.

- Strong understanding of industrial control systems and instrumentation.

- Ability to interpret P&IDs;, control schematics and electrical drawings.

- Experience with commissioning, shutdown support and troubleshooting within operating facilities.

- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP and Modbus.

- Robust problem-solving, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

- Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable Experience

- Experience with PowerFlex,



Danfoss or similar VSD platforms.

- Experience with motor management and overload protection systems including E300 and TeSys T.

- Understanding of safety systems, interlocks and plant protection philosophies.

- Exposure to industrial networking, managed switches and network architecture.

- Knowledge of alarm management, historians and process trending systems.

- Experience working with conveyors, crushers, pumps, stackers, reclaimers or similar mining equipment.

- Exposure to FAT, SAT and commissioning activities.

- Basic understanding of MCCs and industrial power distribution systems.

- Exposure to GE, Emerson or Siemens automation platforms would be advantageous.

Qualifications

- Degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, Control Systems or Automation Engineering.

- Australian working rights.

- Current driver's license.

- Ability to travel to site when required

What's on Offer

- Initial short-term contract with the potential for extension.

- Opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of mining and industrial projects.

- Applications welcomed from candidates based in Perth or Kalgoorlie.

- Collaborative engineering environment with strong technical support.

- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.

- Competitive hourly or salary package.

If you're looking for a role that offers a combination of hands-on technical work, project involvement and exposure to a variety of mining and industrial operations, we'd welcome your application.

📌 Control Systems Engineer (Perth)
🏢 TSS Group.
📍 Perth