E&I/Controls Project Engineer
- Support brownfield projects across two NSW refinery sites.
- Provide technical oversight for PLC/SCADA upgrades and control system replacements.
- Ensure engineering designs are safe, compliant and fit for purpose.
E&I / Controls Project Engineer
Roster: Casual 12-month tenure | Working Monday to Friday, 8-hour days
Location: Working across projects in Wetherill Park & Rutherford
About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced E&I / Controls Project Engineer to support a program of brownfield projects across two NSW refinery sites.
The role will focus on PLC/SCADA upgrades, control system replacements and E&I modifications within live operating refinery environments. Working closely with external engineering consultants, contractors and site operations, you will provide technical oversight and ensure engineering designs and project scopes are safe, compliant and fit for purpose.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical oversight of PLC/SCADA upgrades and control system replacement projects.
- Review and interpret electrical, instrumentation and control system drawings, diagrams and technical documentation.
- Develop scopes of work and technical briefs for external engineering consultants and contractors.
- Review engineering designs and support tendering, installation, commissioning and handover.
- Support brownfield modifications within live operating refinery environments.
- Participate in HAZOP/CHAZOP, Management of Change (MOC) and engineering risk assessments.
- Ensure designs align with relevant Australian Standards, hazardous-area requirements and site safety procedures.
- Liaise with operations, maintenance teams, contractors and engineering consultants to support successful project delivery.
About You
- A degree in Electrical, Instrumentation or Control Systems Engineering.
- Significant E&I/Controls project engineering experience within refinery environments, such as lube oil, waste oil or crude oil processing facilities.
- Demonstrated experience acting as Owner’s Engineer or client-side technical representative.
- Proven experience working on brownfield projects within live operating plants.
- Strong working knowledge of PLC/SCADA systems and experience reviewing and overseeing control system upgrades.
- The ability to interpret engineering drawings, diagrams and technical documentation and develop clear scopes of work.
- A strong working knowledge of Australian hazardous-area standards and requirements.
- Experience with HAZOP/CHAZOP, MOC and engineering risk management.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with consultants, contractors and site operations.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
About the company
Category 5 Labour Management is an Australian owned success story, a leading provider of full-service labour management solutions, supporting the local communities in which we operate and the people within them.
How to apply
Click APPLY or for a confidential discussion please contact Nicole at Nicole.Nightingale@catfive.com.au
With our commitment to achieving a diverse workforce, we strongly encourage Female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
- Competitive flat rate + super, negotiable depending on experience
- Immediate start on major brownfield refinery projects across NSW
- Support projects from concept and FEED through to commissioning and handover
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