Senior Control Systems Engineer | 8/6 FIFO | Contract
An excellent opportunity for a Senior 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 rate is $130 per hour inclusive of superannuation, with an immediate start available.
Role Chance
We are seeking a highly capable Senior 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
$130 per hour inclusive of superannuation
Initial 6-month contract
Potential extension to 12 months
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
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
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capability
Experience supporting operational plant environments
Ability to quickly understand existing control system architecture
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Comfortable working directly with site personnel and operational teams
Ability to work an 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth
Strong commitment to site safety and engineering standards
Desirable Experience
Balance Machine systems experience
ACS experience
PlantSCADA 8.5 experience
Rockwell PLC platform experience
Mining and mineral processing plant experience
Brownfield control system modifications and upgrades
Commissioning and onsite troubleshooting experience
Exposure to functional safety systems




Experience working with Tier 1 mining operators
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide onsite Control Systems Engineering support
Support existing Rockwell PLC and PlantSCADA systems
Troubleshoot control system and automation issues
Undertake PLC and SCADA modifications as required
Support Balance Machine and ACS-related systems
Provide technical support to site operations and maintenance teams
Investigate and resolve control system faults
Assist with system improvements and optimisation
Support commissioning and testing activities
Review and update relevant control system documentation
Liaise with site stakeholders and engineering teams
Work autonomously across assigned engineering activities
Ensure all work complies with site safety and engineering requirements
Our Client
Our client is an established Australian engineering consultancy and systems integrator delivering automation, control systems and electrical engineering solutions across the mining, mineral processing, oil & gas and renewable energy sectors.
Established in ****, the business has grown to more than 100 employees and supports a range of major resource clients across Western Australia.
Their capabilities include PLC/SCADA systems, control systems integration, industrial automation, functional safety and electrical engineering and design, with exposure across both brownfield and greenfield projects.
Additional Requirements
Respiratory fit testing
Completion of client-specific and specialised site inductions
Ability to mobilise at short notice will be highly regarded
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📌 Senior Control Systems Engineer (Western Australia)
🏢 Titan Recruitment
📍 Western Australia