Job Description
Senior Field Automation Technician
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Senior Field Automation Technician Embedded Expertise Darwin City, NT, AU
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Darwin, NT | Industrial Automation & Operational Technology
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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 professional who can confidently troubleshoot, modify, commission and support PLC and SCADA systems in live operational facilities.
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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.
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Key Responsibilities
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Provide advanced fault finding and troubleshooting of PLC, SCADA and HMI systems
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Modify, maintain and optimiser control system software
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Lead commissioning activities for new installations, upgrades and system modifications
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Support plant operations through reactive and preventative maintenance activities
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Investigate system performance issues and implement corrective actions
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Configure and troubleshoot industrial communications networks and field devices
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Prepare technical documentation and reports
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Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior technicians and engineers
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Liaise directly with site personnel, maintenance teams and stakeholders
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About You
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You will be an experienced automation professional with a strong background supporting industrial control systems within operational environments.
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Significant experience in industrial automation, control systems or
electrical/instrumentation
environments
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Robust hands‐on experience with:n
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Rockwell / Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Studio ****)
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Siemens PLCs (S7, TIA Portal)
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Citect SCADA / AVEVA Plant SCADA
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Demonstrated PLC programming, troubleshooting and fault‐finding capability
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Experience commissioning and supporting industrial automation systems
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Understanding of industrial networking and communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Profibus and Modbus
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Ability to work autonomously and lead technical activities in the field
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Qualifications
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Electrical Trade Certificate, Instrumentation Trade Certificate or equivalent
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Current Electrical Licence highly regarded
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Cert IV Instrumentation & Control advantageous
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Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Electrical, Instrumentation or Automation Engineering highly regarded
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What's on Offer
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Senior technical role with significant autonomy
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Diverse industrial automation projects and operational support activities
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Exposure to leading PLC, SCADA and OT technologies
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Strong pipeline of work across critical infrastructure and industrial sectors
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Attractive remuneration package and career development opportunities
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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.

📌 Senior Field Automation Technician (Darwin)
🏢 Embedded Expertise
📍 Darwin