Senior Field Automation Technician
Darwin, NT | Industrial Automation & Operational Technology
Our client is seeking a Senior Field Automation Technician to support and deliver automation solutions across critical industrial and infrastructure environments. This is a hands-on position suited to an experienced automation professional who can confidently troubleshoot, modify, commission and support PLC and SCADA systems in live operational facilities.
Working across a diverse range of industrial sites, you will play a key role in maintaining system reliability, supporting operational teams and delivering automation upgrades and improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advanced fault finding and troubleshooting of PLC, SCADA and HMI systems
- Modify, maintain and optimise control system software
- Lead commissioning activities for new installations, upgrades and system modifications
- Support plant operations through reactive and preventative maintenance activities
- Investigate system performance issues and implement corrective actions
- Configure and troubleshoot industrial communications networks and field devices
- Prepare technical documentation and reports
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior technicians and engineers
- Liaise directly with site personnel, maintenance teams and stakeholders
About You
You will be an experienced automation professional with a strong background supporting industrial control systems within operational environments.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Significant experience in industrial automation, control systems or electrical/instrumentation environments
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- Rockwell / Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Studio 5000)
- Siemens PLCs (S7, TIA Portal)
- Citect SCADA / AVEVA Plant SCADA
- Demonstrated PLC programming, troubleshooting and fault-finding capability
- Experience commissioning and supporting industrial automation systems
- Understanding of industrial networking and communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Profibus and Modbus
- Ability to work autonomously and lead technical activities in the field
Qualifications
- Electrical Trade Certificate, Instrumentation Trade Certificate or equivalent
- Current Electrical Licence highly regarded
- Cert IV Instrumentation & Control advantageous
- Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Electrical, Instrumentation or Automation Engineering highly regarded
What's on Offer
- Senior technical role with significant autonomy
- Diverse industrial automation projects and operational support activities
- Exposure to leading PLC, SCADA and OT technologies
- Strong pipeline of work across critical infrastructure and industrial sectors
- Attractive remuneration package and career development opportunities
If you're a senior automation professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and working directly with customers and operational teams, we'd like to hear from you.
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