Workfast are looking for qualified Control System Engineers with industrial experience in Townsville, QLD on a permanent basis.Relocation options are available from anywhere in QLD for the right person.Roster: Monday to Friday, with after hours support for major breakdowns or phone calls as required.Our clientYou will be working for one of the largest industrial workshops within QLD. Our client has been in operation for over 20 years, with their goal being the best in the world by being the safest, environmentally responsible and the most competitive.Position Overview:Reporting to the Manager of Electrical Maintenance and collaborating closely with the Senior Electrical Engineer, this role involves developing and executing maintenance plans, preparing work schedules, reviewing work orders, analysing failure trends, and coordinating shutdowns. You'll work with operations and maintenance teams to deliver optimal business solutions, while ensuring clear communication on plant status, key issues, and cost awareness. Monitoring key performance indicators and maintaining critical controls will be a key part of your responsibilities.Key Responsibilities: Ensure electrical equipment maintenance is performed safely and responsibly.Oversee the implementation of electrical projects, including capital, maintenance, safety, and improvement initiatives.Manage the Plant Control System (PCS), including hardware, software, and communication systems.Modify PLC/HMI programs as needed.Manage preventive and predictive maintenance for all PCS equipment.Maintain up-to-date documentation for the plant PCS to aid fault-finding efforts.Investigate root cause of equipment faults and implement corrective actions to ensure system reliability.Provide technical oversight for control system operations.Prepare and present reports on control system performance.Analyze and trend electrical operating data to optimize control systems.Review and approve purchasing requisitions for instruments and controls.Perform program backups and maintain an organized database of programs.Ensure field staff have access to accurate and up-to-date program information.Assist field staff with fault finding.Required Qualifications and Experience:Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or related field.Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) for control systems.Minimum 5 years of industrial experience in a heavy industry or processing environment.Experience with CITECT SCADA, Concept 2.6, Unit Pro, and Control Expert.Proficiency with AB PLC, Schneider Electric PLC, HMI communications, LV MCCs, motors, instrumentation, PLCs, VSDs, and control system theory.Strong skills in fault finding, root cause analysis, or similar methodologies.Leadership & Safety:As a key player in driving safety performance, you will lead by example and foster a culture of safety excellence. Through regular coaching and development, you will build team capability, monitor improvement initiatives, and support continuous growth within the team.This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced Electrical Engineer to make a significant impact in a dynamic and challenging industrial environment. If you are ready to contribute to the success of our team, apply now!About us:Workfast is a labour hire company working with some of Australia's largest and leading building companies. We operate in all states of Australia and our employees work in all industries. When you join our team we make sure that you're looked after with PPE, paid well and that we follow all Australian Fair Work standards.Workfast embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at any time of application.All personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with the Privacy Act 1988. #J-18808-Ljbffr
