Control Systems Engineer

Randstad are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Control Systems Engineer to join our client’s team. You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced automation and control systems for their mining processing operations, driving efficiency, safety, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

- Completion of control systems upgrade projects for new and existing mining infrastructure
- Effectively maintain Process Control System (PCS) hardware and software, including PLC code design and architecture
- Diagnose and resolve complex control system network, PLC, and SCADA issues to minimize operational downtime
- Conduct pre-deployment testing (FAT/SAT) and manage site commissioning and handover to the operations team
- Work with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical and process engineers, to ensure seamless integration of control philosophies
- Develop and review functional design specifications and safe work procedures

Essential Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Control, or Mechatronic Engineering
- Extensive, hands-on experience with Schneider PLC platforms is required
- A minimum of 5 years of experience within a heavy industrial environment, ideally mineral processing




- Proficiency in CITECT SCADA programming and development
- Sound understanding of industrial communication networks
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot issues
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a solid focus on building and maintaining relationships
- Ability to work independently and take initiative to solve problems
- Self motivated with a commitment to safety

Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience in a similar role and preference will be given to those with mining experience. Take this opportunity to secure a rare contract role on an 8/6 FIFO roster with camp accommodation provided.

This position will commence immediately and market rates are on offer. Join an established organisation offering good structure and support, further career opportunities and a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Please click on the apply button to submit a CV. If you would like a confidential discussion, please call Jono Sawers, mining specialist at Randstad on 08 8150 7***.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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