At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and troubleshoot control systems for mining and mineral processing facilities.
- Company: Join Intellect Systems, experts in bespoke operational technology solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, FIFO roster, superannuation, and exposure to major projects.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with strong commitment to safety and quality.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic industry while enhancing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field and 3-5 years of experience.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
- Perth, Western Australia 6000, Australia
- Casual Temporary Intermediate
- Posted 07 Oct 2026
- Description
About the Role
We are seeking several experienced Control Systems Engineers to support the operation, maintenance, and improvement of control systems across mining and mineral processing facilities.
The successful candidates will be responsible for ensuring reliable and safe operation of PLC, SCADA, HMI, and industrial network systems while contributing to continuous improvement projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems.
- Support plant operations through fault finding and technical problem solving.
- Execute control system upgrades, modifications, and commissioning activities.
- Develop and maintain control philosophies, functional specifications, and engineering documentation.
- Support shutdowns, project execution, and commissioning activities.
- Monitor and improve process performance, reliability, and automation standards.
- Ensure compliance with site safety standards and change management processes.
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and project teams.
- Bachelor Degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or similar.
- Minimum 3-5 years' experience in mining, mineral processing, oil & gas, or heavy industry.
• Demonstrated experience with
- Schneider Unity Pro / Eco Struxure (desirable)
- SCADA systems (Geo SCADA, Citect, Ignition, Factory Talk)
• Knowledge of industrial communications
- Ethernet/IP
- Modbus TCP/IP
- Profibus / Profinet
- OPC
- Experience with VSDs, instrumentation, and process control systems.
- Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting abilities.
- Functional Safety / SIL experience.
- Mine automation or autonomous systems experience.
- OT Cybersecurity knowledge.
- Experience with mining process plants, crushers, conveyors, pumps, and dewatering systems.
- Commissioning experience.
- Personal Attributes
- Strong commitment to safety.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and within multidisciplinary teams.
- Results-driven with strong attention to detail.
- What's on Offer
- Competitive salary package.
- FIFO roster.
- Superannuation paid on all hours
- Exposure to major mining operations and projects.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Company Overview
Smarter Solutions.
Intellect Systems are experts in developing bespoke turn-key operational technology solutions from concept to reality.
We engineer, manufacture, implement and optimise our projects in-house to the highest level of quality and compliance.
Our end to end process merges our collective skill sets in control systems, electrical engineering, Industrial IT, switchboard and panel manufacturing and commissioning and completions, to extract maximum value for our clients.
Control Systems Engineer in Perth employer: Intellect Systems
Intellect Systems offers a dynamic work environment where employees can enjoy direct access to leadership and the opportunity to make a significant impact. The company emphasizes career development, with a strong pipeline of work and a focus on safety and quality. Being part of the Quanta Services group provides stability and resources typically found in larger organizations while maintaining the agility of a smaller company.
