Senior Field Automation Technician
Senior Field Automation Technician Embedded Expertise Darwin City, NT, AU
Darwin, NT | Industrial Automation & Operational Technology
Our client is seeking a Senior Field Automation Technician to support and deliver automation solutions across critical industrial and infrastructure environments. This is a hands‐on position suited to an experienced automation skilled who can confidently troubleshoot, modify, commission and support PLC and SCADA systems in live operational facilities.
Working across a diverse range of industrial sites, you will play a key role in maintaining system reliability, supporting operational teams and delivering automation upgrades and improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Provide advanced fault finding and troubleshooting of PLC, SCADA and HMI systems
Modify, maintain and optimiser control system software
Lead commissioning activities for new installations, upgrades and system modifications
Support plant operations through reactive and preventative maintenance activities
Investigate system performance issues and implement corrective actions
Configure and troubleshoot industrial communications networks and field devices
Prepare technical documentation and reports
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior technicians and engineers
Liaise directly with site personnel, maintenance teams and stakeholders
About You




You will be an experienced automation professional with a strong background supporting industrial control systems within operational environments.
Significant experience in industrial automation, control systems or electrical/instrumentation environments
Strong hands‐on experience with:
Rockwell / Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Studio ****)
Siemens PLCs (S7, TIA Portal)
Citect SCADA / AVEVA Plant SCADA
Demonstrated PLC programming, troubleshooting and fault‐finding capability
Experience commissioning and supporting industrial automation systems
Understanding of industrial networking and communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Profibus and Modbus
Ability to work autonomously and lead technical activities in the field
Qualifications
Electrical Trade Certificate, Instrumentation Trade Certificate or equivalent
Current Electrical Licence highly regarded
Cert IV Instrumentation & Control advantageous
Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Electrical, Instrumentation or Automation Engineering highly regarded
What's on Offer
Senior technical role with significant autonomy
Diverse industrial automation projects and operational support activities
Exposure to leading PLC, SCADA and OT technologies
Strong pipeline of work across critical infrastructure and industrial sectors
Attractive remuneration package and career development opportunities
If you're a senior automation professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and working directly with customers and operational teams, we'd like to hear from you.
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📌 Senior Field Automation Technician (Australia)
🏢 Embedded Expertise
📍 Australia