Control Systems Engineer

Control Systems Engineer

Boyne Smelters Limited (Rio Tinto) | Gladstone, QLD

• 5-Month Contract
• 9-Day Fortnight
• Potential for Flexible Remote Work

 
Chandler Macleod is currently seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer to join the Automation team at Rio Tinto's Boyne Smelters Limited (BSL).

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the planning and delivery of critical control system upgrades across a large-scale industrial operation. Working alongside an experienced engineering team, you'll help develop upgrade strategies for obsolete Rockwell control systems while supporting the ongoing reliability of plant automation systems.
If you're an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems, developing engineering solutions and working on meaningful infrastructure projects, we'd like to hear from you.

About the Role

This role is initially focused on developing engineering solutions for the replacement of obsolete Rockwell control system hardware across site.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Opportunity with Rio Tinto
• Reviewing existing Rockwell control system hardware and identifying upgrade pathways.
• Developing engineering scopes of work for automation replacement projects.
• Preparing technical work packages to support future design and execution.
• Providing technical support for Honeywell SCADA and Rockwell PLC systems.
• Supporting day-to-day automation activities across site.
• Assisting with PLC and SCADA modifications where required.
• Working closely with operations, maintenance and engineering teams to deliver safe and reliable automation solutions.

 
About You

We're looking for a motivated Control Systems Engineer who enjoys working across both project engineering and operational support.
To be successful, you will have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics or Control Systems Engineering.
• Experience working with Rockwell PLCs and associated hardware.
• Experience supporting Honeywell SCADA systems.
• Strong automation and industrial control systems experience.
• Experience developing engineering documentation, scopes of work and technical work packages.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience within heavy industrial environments such as mining, smelters, refineries, manufacturing, power generation or processing plants.

 
Why Join Rio Tinto?

• Work with one of Australia's leading industrial operators.
• Competitive hourly rate
• Monday to Friday role with a 9-day fortnight and flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to contribute to critical automation upgrade projects.

• Collaborative and highly experienced engineering team.

• Contract through to the end of 2026 with the potential for extension.
• Potential for flexible remote working arrangements following the initial onsite training period for the right candidate.

 
Additional Information

• Immediate start available.
• Yellow Card Medical required prior to commencement.
• Drug & Alcohol screening and site inductions required.
• Candidates must have unrestricted Australian working rights.

 
If you're ready to apply your automation expertise to a major industrial operation and contribute to projects that will shape the future reliability of site control systems, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now Chandler Macleod for a confidential discussion.
 


At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.