Senior Control Systems Engineer - 8:6 FIFO
This FIFO opportunity offers the chance to join a major gold mining operation, providing frontline process control engineering support across a complex processing plant environment.
Working closely with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering teams, you will be responsible for maintaining the safety, reliability and performance of site-wide control systems while driving continuous improvement initiatives and supporting operational excellence.
Role Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Senior Control Systems Engineer to support the ongoing operation, maintenance and optimisation of critical automation and control systems at a large-scale mining and processing operation.
Reporting to the Superintendent, this role will provide technical leadership across distributed control systems, PLCs, SCADA platforms, industrial networks and plant historian systems, ensuring assets remain safe, available and fit for purpose.
You will play a key role in troubleshooting complex control issues, supporting root cause investigations, managing system modifications, executing improvement projects and partnering with operational stakeholders to maximise plant performance and reliability.
This position is offered on an 8:6 roster to Western Australia's Pilbara region.
Benefits
Permanent site-based opportunity with a leading gold producer
FIFO roster from Perth
Senior technical position with high levels of autonomy
Exposure to large-scale mineral processing operations
Opportunity to drive automation and control system improvements
Diverse responsibilities across DCS, PLC, SCADA and industrial networks
Collaboration with multidisciplinary maintenance, metallurgy and operations teams
Opportunity to mentor and coach site personnel
Supportive and safety-focused working environment




Career development within a growing mining operation
Essential Qualifications & Skills
Experience within mining, minerals processing or heavy industrial environments
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics or Process Engineering
Strong experience supporting industrial process control systems
Proven experience with Yokogawa Centum VP DCS platforms
Experience with Rockwell ControlLogix, CompactLogix and MicroLogix PLCs
Experience with FactoryTalk View and/or GE iFIX SCADA systems
Robust understanding of industrial communication networks including Ethernet/IP, Modbus, OPC, DeviceNet and ControlNet
Experience administering PI Historian environments
Knowledge of Active Directory and industrial network infrastructure
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis capability
Experience working within change management processes and procedures
Advanced Microsoft Office and SAP skills
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Current Australian working rights
Desirable Experience
Gold processing plant experience
Control system lifecycle management experience
Exposure to cybersecurity principles within OT environments
Experience managing minor capital or improvement projects
Functional safety and safety system experience
Industrial network administration experience including Cisco platforms
Experience coaching and mentoring technical personnel
Asset management and reliability engineering exposure




Knowledge of Australian Standards relating to industrial control systems
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide frontline control systems engineering support across plant operations
Maintain the safe, reliable and efficient operation of site automation systems
Execute preventative maintenance activities across DCS, PLC and SCADA platforms
Support root cause analysis investigations and implement corrective actions
Manage system modifications in accordance with change management procedures
Maintain control system integrity, cybersecurity and compliance standards
Conduct system audits, software patching and routine health checks
Monitor and improve process control performance across operational areas
Provide technical guidance and coaching to operations and maintenance personnel
Support reliability improvement initiatives and asset management strategies
Develop cost-effective engineering solutions aligned with industry best practice
Lead or support minor capital and continuous improvement projects
Collaborate with maintenance, metallurgy and operations teams to achieve production objectives
Support site call-out requirements for critical control system issues
Contribute to planning, budgeting and scheduling activities
Participate in safety initiatives, risk assessments and incident investigations
Ensure compliance with site standards, procedures and legislative requirements
Our Client
Our client is a well-established mining company operating a significant gold processing operation in Western Australia.
They offer the opportunity to work on complex processing infrastructure, contribute to operational excellence and play a key role in maintaining critical automation systems that support safe and reliable production.
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📌 Senior Control Systems Engineer - Fifo 8:6 (Western Australia)
🏢 Titan Recruitment
📍 Western Australia