4/3 days only roster | FIFO from Perth to the Roy Hill MinePerformance, Retention and Profit Share BonusesPrivate health cover contribution for employees and immediate familyBe part of a technologically advance mine siteOur vision:As a leading iron ore producer, Hancock Iron Ore is helping secure the resources, jobs and prosperity that underpin the nation's future.
Guided by our vision to be the best mining company for Australia, we measure success not only by what we produce, but by the difference we make.
We value creating opportunities, helping build regional and remote areas, and supporting Australian businesses by unlocking potential wherever it exists.
Being 'For Australia' means delivering lasting benefits for today and for generations to come.About the role:The Integrated Remote operations team is currently seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to join them on a 4 days on, 3 days off FIFO roster based at the Roy Hill Mine.
Reporting to the Superintendent Control Systems, this role is responsible for diagnosing complex problems, developing and implementing robust technical solutions, improving control system performance, and ensuring the long-term reliability and maintainability of critical operational systems.The successful candidate will be a highly capable, hands-on engineer with deep expertise in PLC, SCADA, industrial communications, and control system architecture.
You will be responsible for diagnosing complex problems, developing and implementing robust technical solutions, improving control system performance, and ensuring the long-term reliability and maintainability of critical operational systems.This role requires an individual who can confidently take advanced concepts from idea through design, coding, testing, commissioning, and operational support.
Equally key is the ability to clearly document, communicate, and justify technical decisions while providing mentorship and guidance to engineers, technicians,



and operational personnel.Duties:Provide expert-level support for PLC, SCADA, historian, network, and field automation systemsLead complex troubleshooting and root cause investigations involving control logic, instrumentation, communications, and process interactionsDesign, develop, test, and commission control system modifications and enhancements to improve plant safety, reliability, availability, and performanceDevelop high-quality PLC, HMI, SCADA, and automation software using modern engineering and coding standardsTranslate operational requirements and improvement opportunities into practical, sustainable automation solutionsDrive continuous improvement initiatives through optimisation of control strategies, alarming, visualisation, diagnostics, and automation systemsProvide technical leadership during commissioning activities, plant outages, troubleshooting eventsSupport and maintain industrial control system standards, architecture, cybersecurity requirements, and engineering governance practicesMentor and coach control systems engineers and technicians, promoting engineering excellence and consistency across the businessWork closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Technology teams to ensure solutions are practical, maintainable, and aligned with operational objectivesProvide after-hours technical support and engineering assistance when required for critical operational issues.Skills and Experience:Degree qualification in Industrial Control and Automation Engineering or equivalentExtensive hands-on experience supporting and maintaining industrial control systems within miningAdvanced SCADA/HMI development experience, including alarming, graphics design, diagnostics, and operational visualisationProven ability to diagnose complex automation issues involving interactions between software, communications, instrumentation, and process equipmentTechnical writing skills, with the ability to create clear, accurate, and maintainable engineering documentation
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📌 Senior Engineer Control Systems (Newman)
🏢 Roy Hill
📍 Newman