Job Description
PLC & SCADA Upgrade Projects | Adelaide
n Embedded Expertise is partnering with a major mining organisation to recruit a Senior Control Systems Project Manager to lead the delivery of PLC and SCADA upgrade projects within a complex operational environment.
n This role requires a strong background in industrial automation and control systems, combined with proven project delivery experience. You will lead the delivery of PLC and SCADA end-of-life replacement projects and brownfield modifications, working closely with engineering, operations and maintenance stakeholders through design, implementation and commissioning phases.
n Projects are typically valued between $2M and $5M and involve multidisciplinary teams, contractors and technology vendors.
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Who This Role Will Suit
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This role is well suited to a control systems or automation professional who has transitioned into project management and enjoys leading technically complex projects within live operational environments. A strong understanding of industrial control systems is important, as the role requires regular engagement with engineering teams, operations personnel and technical stakeholders.
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead the delivery of PLC and SCADA upgrade and replacement projects
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Manage project scope, cost, schedule, resources, risks and communications
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Coordinate engineering teams, contractors, vendors and site stakeholders
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Oversee project activities through design,



implementation, testing, commissioning and handover
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Facilitate risk management activities and support project governance requirements
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Plan and coordinate work within shutdown and operational constraints
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Ensure compliance with safety, quality and change management processes
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Maintain effective engagement with operational, technical and project stakeholders
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About You
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10+ years' experience working within industrial control systems environments
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5+ years' experience in Project Management or project delivery roles
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Proven experience delivering projects valued between $2M and $5M
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Robust understanding of PLC, SCADA and Operational Technology environments
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Demonstrated capability across cost, schedule, scope, resource, communication and risk management
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Experience delivering projects within mining or heavy industrial environments
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Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
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Relevant engineering, automation or technical qualification (degree or diploma)
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Rockwell Automation PLC platforms
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PlantPAx
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Experience chairing risk assessment workshops
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Shutdown planning and execution experience
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Brownfield project delivery and commissioning experience
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What's on Offer
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Adelaide-based position
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Flexible hybrid working arrangement
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Competitive remuneration package
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📌 Senior Control Systems Project Manager (South Australia)
🏢 Embedded Expertise
📍 South Australia