Control Systems Engineer
Randstad are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Control Systems Engineer to join our client’s team. You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced automation and control systems for their mining processing operations, driving efficiency, safety, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Completion of control systems upgrade projects for new and existing mining infrastructure
- Effectively maintain Process Control System (PCS) hardware and software, including PLC code design and architecture
- Diagnose and resolve complex control system network, PLC, and SCADA issues to minimize operational downtime
- Conduct pre-deployment testing (FAT/SAT) and manage site commissioning and handover to the operations team
- Work with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical and process engineers, to ensure seamless integration of control philosophies
- Develop and review functional design specifications and safe work procedures
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Control, or Mechatronic Engineering
- Extensive, hands-on experience with Schneider PLC platforms is required
- A minimum of 5 years of experience within a heavy industrial environment, ideally mineral processing
- Proficiency in CITECT SCADA programming and development
- Sound understanding of industrial communication networks
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot issues
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong focus on building and maintaining relationships
- Ability to work independently and take initiative to solve problems
- Self motivated with a commitment to safety
Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience in a similar role and preference will be given to those with mining experience. Take this opportunity to secure a rare contract role on an 8/6 FIFO roster with camp accommodation provided.
This position will commence immediately and market rates are on offer. Join an established organisation offering good structure and support, further career opportunities and a strong commitment to safety and quality.
Please click on the apply button to submit a CV. If you would like a confidential discussion, please call Jono Sawers, mining specialist at Randstad on 08 8150 7005.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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