Control Systems Engineer - Mining and Materials Handling

About the role

A major resources operation is looking for an experienced Control Systems Engineer for a 12-month contract based in the Perth CBD. The engineer provides operational control systems support across mining and materials handling infrastructure, troubleshooting control system issues, restoring service during plant interruptions and delivering practical improvements to support safe production, equipment reliability and operational performance. The roster is 7 days on, 7 days off, 7 nights on, 7 days off, with 12-hour shifts.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical support for PLC, SCADA/HMI, industrial network and associated control system issues.
• Act as escalation point for operational control system issues, diagnosing faults and restoring services safely while minimising production impact.
• Maintain control system integrity, security, backups, alarms, bypasses and technical documentation.
• Investigate recurring system failures and implement corrective actions using structured problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Deliver minor control system modifications and optimisation work to improve safety, reliability, throughput and maintainability.
• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, IT/OT and project teams.
• Complete minor control system design, programming, testing and commissioning activities.
• Analyse operational and control system data and prepare technical reports.
• Provide field support when required.

Required profile

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Mechatronics, Computer Science or a related discipline, or an electrical trade qualification supported by relevant control systems training and experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting, reviewing and developing industrial control systems in an operational environment.
• Experience with PLC and SCADA systems.
• Fixed plant, bulk materials handling or mining experience is highly regarded.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with operational and technical stakeholders.

Required skills

• Strong fault-finding capability, including troubleshooting production issues under time pressure.
• Experience with Ethernet-based industrial networks and fieldbus technologies.
• Confident troubleshooting faults and communicating with operational stakeholders.