6 – 12-month contract / long term role Tier 1 mining company Monday to Friday or shift work
Perth based NES Fircroft has partnered with a Tier 1 mining company to recruit several roles within the control systems space. They are looking for people who ideally have a background in Iron Ore or within a mining environment. There will be the option of it being shift work or a Monday to Friday roster.
Your role: Maintain a strong focus on health, safety, environmental responsibility, and sustainability. Offer technical support for critical production incidents and equipment failures related to control systems. Analyze and troubleshoot the root causes of system downtimes, implementing solutions to prevent future occurrences. Initiate and manage projects to improve plant performance by optimizing processes and resolving system inefficiencies. Develop and execute coding and graphical elements for PLC/SCADA systems. Ensure control system alarms are effectively maintained and optimized. Manage the design and commissioning of control systems for new installations and equipment upgrades. About you: A trade certificate or higher qualification in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related field. Significant experience with PLC and SCADA systems, with preference for Allen Bradley PLCs and Citect SCADA, though other systems like GE or Schneider are also relevant. Previous work experience in large-scale bulk handling operations is a plus. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on root-cause analysis. Proven experience in implementing or supporting continuous improvement strategies. Familiarity with field networks (e.g., DeviceNet, ControlNet, EthernetIP, Profibus, Profinet, Modbus) and experience working with sensors and actuators (such as variable speed drives and analog/discrete sensors). Knowledge of programming languages like FBD, LD, ST, SFC, SPC, PID, and defensive programming is a bonus. Professional certifications (ISA, TUV) and Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status are considered assets but are not mandatory. Sound like you? Click APPLY NOW or send your details across to Emma Shaw at 0455 117 266 //
Only considering applications with Australian working rights.
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