Instrument & Control Technician

About the role

Evolution Mining is hiring an Instrument & Control Technician for its Ernest Henry Operations in Cloncurry, Queensland. The role maintains and improves the reliability of the underground fixed plant infrastructure, covering electrical, instrumentation and control systems. Candidates can work locally in Cloncurry or fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) on an 8/6/7/7 roster from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns.

Key responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance on underground fixed plant electrical and instrumentation systems
• Install, maintain, test and calibrate process measurement instruments such as pressure, flow, level and temperature devices
• Use PLC and SCADA knowledge to troubleshoot faults and support system reliability
• Maintain and troubleshoot control valves, actuators and associated instrumentation
• Support shutdown activities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Mentor apprentices and help build capability across the maintenance team

Required profile

• Safety-focused tradesperson who enjoys fault finding, problem solving and complex instrumentation and control systems
• Ideally an Electrical Trade Certificate and current electrical licence
• Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control or equivalent qualification
• Experience in mining, processing, heavy industry or other asset-intensive environments
• Strong instrument calibration, fault-finding and electrical maintenance experience

Required skills

• PLC and SCADA troubleshooting
• Process measurement instrumentation (pressure, flow, level, temperature)
• Control valves and actuators

What we offer

• Referral bonuses
• Parental leave of 18 weeks
• Recognition program and study assistance
• Discounted health insurance
• Flexible work options and attractive rosters
• Live-local incentives and allowances for those living in Cloncurry