Join Australia’s first fully integrated rare earths refinery Site-based at Eneabba, Western Australia DIDO, BIBO or residential depending on location Iluka Resources is a leading global producer of critical minerals, zircon and high-grade titanium dioxide feedstocks. In partnership with the Australian Government, Iluka is developing Australia’s first fully integrated rare earths refinery at Eneabba in Western Australia’s Mid West. The refinery will produce both light and heavy separated rare earth oxides, supporting diversified global supply chains for minerals essential to defence, renewable energy, electric vehicles, robotics and advanced technologies.

About the role

Play a pivotal role in supporting our Eneabba Rare Earths Refinery, helping shape the long-term success of one of Australia's most significant critical minerals projects. Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, the Process Control Engineer will play a critical role in the commissioning and start-up of new equipment and processes, ensuring they are integrated seamlessly into our operations. The key focus of the role is to assist in the engineering, maintenance and management of process control hardware, process control applications, operator user interfaces, process control reporting tools and safety control systems. The position is also expected to provide support for site and projects teams with the design and implementation of new control system solutions as required. This site-based role operates on a 8:6, roster, with new camp accommodation and facilities provided. Residential, BIBO or DIDO is available depending on location. To support the operation through the commissioning period, the role will initially operate on a 10:4 roster before transitioning to an 8:6 roster.





Key responsibilities

- Ensure effective process control services are maintained and in place, while mitigating overall risk towards people, equipment and the environment
- Deliver effective process control services to achieve daily operational excellence, to drive down unit cost of production and improve production capability across the site
- Provide technical advice to operational teams on plant efficiencies around operating rates, conditions and procedures with all the necessary information, allowing operability of the plant under their control with confidence
- Supervise electrical work and installations, ensuring compliance of the services with statutory and regulatory standards

About you

- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, computing qualifications and / or an electrical trade background
- Previous experience in a similar position in the resources industry, preferably processing plants or complex refinery
- Experience with Plant SCADA (Citect)
- Network switch management experience, including Hirschmann, Cisco and Moxa equipment
- Hypervisor management experience (VMware vSphere/ESXi)
- Experience in PLC, DCS programming and interfaces of different OEM equipment including fault finding
- Knowledge of automated process control techniques and systems
- Experience in the management of critical spares

What we offer





We are committed to upholding our Business Values, supporting equal opportunities, gender equality and cultural diversity. If you share our values of Integrity, Respect, Courage, Accountability and Collaboration; and you have the skills and experience to help us to succeed and deliver sustainable value.

Applications close: 27 November 2026

“Werespect and encourage diversity in a workforce that reflects our communities.” Iluka Resources is a global critical minerals company with over 70 years' industry experience in exploration, project development, mining, processing, marketing and rehabilitation. The company's objective is to deliver sustainable value. We are a leading producer of zircon and high grade titanium dioxide feedstocks, rutile and synthetic rutile. We are also set to become a globally material supplier of separated rare earth oxides, via the company's development of Australia's first fully integrated rare earths refinery at Eneabba, in Western Australia. As an international supplier of critical minerals, Iluka’s products are used in an array of applications including technology, construction, medical, lifestyle and industrial uses. As the world moves towards a smarter, safer and sustainable future, 0ur high quality products are increasing in demand. Headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, Iluka is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Our people are the foundation of our business and are vital to our success now and into the future. We offer an empowering and inclusive work environment. Whether you are working at one of our welcoming sites or corporate offices, you have the prospect to build strong connections and truly belong.

📌 Process Control Engineer (Eneabba)
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