Job Description

Control Systems Engineer

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Boyne Smelters Limited (Rio Tinto) | Gladstone, QLD

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- 5-Month Contract
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- 9-Day Fortnight
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- Potential for Flexible Remote Work
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Chandler Macleod is currently seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer to join the Automation team at Rio Tinto's Boyne Smelters Limited (BSL).

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This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the planning and delivery of critical control system upgrades across a large-scale industrial operation. Working alongside an experienced engineering team, you'll help develop upgrade strategies for obsolete Rockwell control systems while supporting the ongoing reliability of plant automation systems.

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If you're an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems, developing engineering solutions and working on meaningful infrastructure projects, we'd like to hear from you.

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About the Role

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This role is initially focused on developing engineering solutions for the replacement of obsolete Rockwell control system hardware across site.

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Your responsibilities will include:

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- Opportunity with Rio Tinto
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- Reviewing existing Rockwell control system hardware and identifying upgrade pathways.
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- Developing engineering scopes of work for automation replacement projects.
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- Preparing technical work packages to support future design and execution.
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- Providing technical support for Honeywell SCADA and Rockwell PLC systems.
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- Supporting day-to-day automation activities across site.
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- Assisting with PLC and SCADA modifications where required.
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- Working closely with operations, maintenance and engineering teams to deliver secure and reliable automation solutions.
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About You

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We're looking for a motivated Control Systems Engineer who enjoys working across both project engineering and operational support.

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To be successful, you will have:

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- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical,



Electronics, Mechatronics or Control Systems Engineering.
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- Experience working with Rockwell PLCs and associated hardware.
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- Experience supporting Honeywell SCADA systems.
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- Strong automation and industrial control systems experience.
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- Experience developing engineering documentation, scopes of work and technical work packages.
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- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
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- Experience within heavy industrial environments such as mining, smelters, refineries, manufacturing, power generation or processing plants.
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Why Join Rio Tinto?

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- Work with one of Australia's leading industrial operators.
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- Competitive hourly rate
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- Monday to Friday role with a 9-day fortnight and flexible working hours.
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- Opportunity to contribute to critical automation upgrade projects.
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- Collaborative and highly experienced engineering team.
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- Contract through to the end of 2026 with the potential for extension.
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- Potential for flexible remote working arrangements following the initial onsite training period for the right candidate.
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Additional Information

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- Immediate start available.
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- Yellow Card Medical required prior to commencement.
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- Drug & Alcohol screening and site inductions required.
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- Candidates must have unrestricted Australian working rights.
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If you're ready to apply your automation expertise to a major industrial operation and contribute to projects that will shape the future reliability of site control systems, we'd love to hear from you.

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At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

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You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.

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