Senior Process Control Engineer

Posted 30 October 2024
SalaryOpen To Salary/Rate Expectations
LocationPerth
Job type Permanent
DisciplineEngineering
ReferenceJ47207

Job description

Job Overview:
In this hybrid role (8:6 site-based by 4:3 WFH/CBD rotating), you'll be essential to plant operationsoptimising control systems, driving process improvements, and ensuring smooth business continuity. If you're a hands-on professional focused on enhancing performance and delivering innovative solutions, we'd like to hear from you.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide technical support for fault diagnostics, breakdown assistance, corrective actions, and troubleshooting plant control functions.
  • Develop, document, and maintain plant control philosophies, functional descriptions, and start-up sequences, supporting both existing operations and new projects.
  • Oversee the change process for plant control system modifications, identifying and implementing improvements to enhance process control efficiency.
  • Maintain and implement business continuity and disaster recovery plans while supporting cross-department collaboration on project needs.
  • Develop systems to capture business improvement ideas to enhance operational efficiency, productivity, and equipment performance.
  • Analyze performance data, downtime records, and incidents to drive continuous improvement, while upholding system documentation and procedures.
  • Ensure effective management of contractors and consultants, and oversee optimal operation of the water recovery system, promptly reporting any faults.

Requirements:
  • Relevant trade background or tertiary qualification in electrical engineering, instrumentation, or automation/process control.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in process control applications, including PLC programming, SCADA configuration, field instrument selection, and commissioning.
  • Strong documentation, time management, and working knowledge of electrical standards and codes.
  • Experience with Siemens PLCs (TIA Portal, SIMATIC S7), Citect SCADA, and Profinet communications protocol.
  • Familiarity with servers, networking equipment, fibre optics, telemetry, and HV and LV ABB variable speed drives in process industries.
  • Proven ability to build strong interdepartmental relationships, establish credibility as a trusted advisor, and promote a safe working culture.
  • Sound understanding of mineral processing equipment, with strong team-oriented and communication skills.

What's Offered:
  • Willing to discuss remuneration expectations
  • 8:6 site roster by 4:3 CBD/WFH (revolving)
  • Opportunity for long-term career growth
  • Initial contract option, permanent preferred

For further information and a confidential discussion, please contact Zack at 0452 434 951 or click "Apply Now."

About Us:
Our client focuses on developing and overseeing lucrative, scalable mining operations that stand out in the international market. They prioritise a diverse, high-performance culture and are dedicated to delivering safe, sustainable products.

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Equal Opportunity:
Titan Recruitment is an Equal Employment Opportunity advocate, encouraging applications from all interested candidates.