Control Systems Engineer

Control Systems Engineer Location: Perth CBD, WA
Contract: 12 months
Start: ASAP
Roster: 7 days on, 7 days off, 7 nights on, 7 days off
Hours: 12-hour shifts

About the role We are seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer for a 12-month contract with a major resources operation.

Based in the Perth CBD and working a rotating days and nights roster, you will provide operational control systems support across mining and materials handling infrastructure.

The role will focus on troubleshooting control system issues, restoring service during plant interruptions and delivering practical improvements to support safe production, equipment reliability and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for PLC, SCADA/HMI, industrial network and associated control system issues.
• Act as an 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 practical 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.

 
About you You will suit this role if you are comfortable working in an operational environment where control system availability directly affects production.

You will be confident troubleshooting faults, communicating with operational stakeholders and working across PLC, SCADA and industrial network environments.

Skills and experience 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 within an operational environment. Strong fault-finding capability, including troubleshooting production issues under time pressure. Experience with PLC and SCADA systems. Experience with Ethernet-based industrial networks and fieldbus technologies. Fixed plant, bulk materials handling or mining experience is highly regarded. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with operational and technical stakeholders.

• Provide field support when required.
• Complete minor control system design, programming, testing and commissioning activities.
• Analyse operational and control system data and prepare technical reports.