Lead Control Systems Engineer | 8/6 FIFO | Contract

An excellent opportunity for a Lead Control Systems Engineer to join an established engineering consultancy and systems integrator supporting a major mining operation in Western Australia.

This is an urgent contract requirement for an experienced senior-level engineer who can hit the ground running, operate independently onsite and provide strong technical support across existing control and automation systems.

The position will initially be a 6-month contract, with potential to extend to 12 months, working an 8 days on / 6 days off FIFO roster from Perth. The client are able to provide an immediate start.

Role Opportunity

We are seeking a highly capable Senior/Lead Control Systems Engineer with strong mining or mineral processing experience and the ability to work autonomously in an operational site environment.

You will work across existing control systems, troubleshooting, modifications, engineering support and system improvement activities, with a particular focus on Rockwell PLC and PlantSCADA 8.5 platforms.

Experience with Balance Machines and ACS would be highly regarded.



The role will suit someone technically strong who can quickly understand the client's existing systems, communicate effectively with site stakeholders and contribute from day one.

Benefits

- Initial 6-month contract with extension
- 8 days on / 6 days off FIFO roster from Perth
- Tuesday or Wednesday fly-out typically
- Immediate start available
- Work with a major WA mining operation
- Established engineering and systems integration business
- Exposure to complex operational control systems
- Long-term project pipeline across WA resources

Essential Qualifications & Skills

- Minimum Senior-level Control Systems Engineering experience
- Strong experience within mining, mineral processing or heavy industry
- Rockwell PLC programming and troubleshooting experience
- PlantSCADA / Citect SCADA experience
- Strong control systems integration and automation capability
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Solid fault-finding and problem-solving capability

📌 Lead Control Systems Engineer (Western Australia)
🏢 Titan Recruitment
📍 Western Australia