At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and improve advanced instrumentation and control systems in a dynamic mining environment.
- Company: Join Evolution Mining, a leading global gold company with a focus on career growth.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible work options, study assistance, and attractive parental leave.
- Other info: Choose between local living or FIFO options with a close-knit community feel.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while solving complex technical challenges in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Electrical Trade Certificate, experience in instrumentation, and knowledge of PLC/SCADA systems.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Work with advanced instrumentation, automation and control systems. Work on complex PLC, SCADA and process control systems. Residential or FIFO from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns - 8/6/7/7 Roster.
As an Instrument Technician, you'll play a critical role in maintaining and improving the reliability of the underground fixed plant infrastructure that keeps Ernest Henry operating safely and efficiently. Working across a broad range of electrical, instrumentation and control systems, you'll diagnose faults, calibrate instruments, support shutdowns and contribute to the performance of key underground assets. This is a hands-on role where your technical expertise will directly influence reliability, availability and operational performance across the site.
In this role, you'll:
- Perform preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance across underground fixed plant electrical and instrumentation systems.
- Install, maintain, test and calibrate a range of process measurement instruments including pressure, flow, level and temperature devices.
- Apply PLC and SCADA knowledge to troubleshoot faults and support system reliability.
- Maintain and troubleshoot control valves, actuators and associated instrumentation.
- Support shutdown activities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Mentor apprentices and help build capability across the maintenance team.
You're a safety-focused tradesperson who enjoys fault finding, problem solving and working with complex instrumentation and control systems. You take pride in delivering quality work and contributing to reliable plant performance. Ideally, you'll also bring:
- An Electrical Trade Certificate and current electrical licence.
- Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control or equivalent qualification.
- Experience within mining, processing, heavy industry or other asset-intensive environments.
- Strong instrument calibration, fault-finding and electrical maintenance experience.
- Exposure to PLC/SCADA systems and process measurement instrumentation.
Ready to create your career highlight with us? If you'd like to work with a team that turns challenges into opportunities and delivers on its bold ambitions, we want to hear from you.
Instrument & Control Technician employer: Evolution Mining
At Evolution Mining, we pride ourselves on being a premier global gold company that not only values career growth but also fosters a supportive and collaborative work culture. Located at the Mungari Gold Operations, our team enjoys competitive benefits, including relocation support, salary packaging options, and ongoing professional development opportunities, all while working in a dynamic environment that prioritises safety and innovation. Join us to be part of a bright future where your contributions truly matter.
