Senior Control Systems Engineer | Mining & Process Operations About the Role We are seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer to join a major mining operation, providing frontline automation and process control support across a large-scale processing facility. This hands-on role will play a key part in maintaining system reliability, improving plant performance, and delivering continuous improvement initiatives within a safety-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide safe, reliable, and effective operation and maintenance of site-wide control systems
- Deliver frontline engineering support to operations, maintenance, and project teams
- Perform preventative maintenance, system audits, software updates, and compliance checks
- Lead troubleshooting and fault-finding activities, including root cause investigations
- Manage control system changes in line with site governance procedures
- Identify and execute improvement opportunities and small capital projects
- Monitor and optimise automation system performance to improve operational outcomes
- Maintain the integrity and cybersecurity of industrial control systems
- Mentor and support site personnel on control systems best practice
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to align automation solutions with operational requirements
- Promote a strong safety culture and contribute to ongoing safety initiatives
- Support team development through coaching and knowledge sharing
- Assist with planning, scheduling, and budget activities where required
About You You are a proactive automation and control systems skilled with strong technical capability and a passion for solving complex operational challenges.
You will bring:
- Minimum 5 years' experience within mining, mineral processing, energy, or heavy industrial environments
- Electrical & Instrumentation trade background with automation experience, or an Engineering degree in Electrical, Electronics, Process Control, Mechatronics, or related discipline
- Experience with distributed control systems (DCS)
- Exposure to PLC platforms including Rockwell/Allen-Bradley systems
- Knowledge of SCADA and HMI applications
- Understanding of industrial communication networks and protocols
- Experience working with historian and operational data platforms
- Basic networking and industrial infrastructure knowledge
- Competency with Microsoft Office and CMMS/ERP systems
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
What's on Offer
- Competitive remuneration package
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Ongoing training and professional development support
- Career progression opportunities within a growing operation
- Salary packaging and employee perks program
- Paid parental leave and wellbeing initiatives
- Income protection and additional employee support programs
- Opportunity to work on long-life mining and processing assets
The Opportunity Join a well-established resources operation with a strong pipeline of work and a long-term future. This role offers the chance to contribute to critical production systems while working within a collaborative team environment that values safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.
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