Senior Control Systems Engineer
- Design, develop, implement and test control systems for automation solutions.
- Drive site-based audits and contribute to the AuditSense project.
- Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative engineering solutions.
GTE Group is an engineering solutions provider specialising in control systems, electrical engineering, communications and functional safety in the mining and industrial sectors.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Control Systems Engineer to join our team, with a strong focus on our innovative AuditSense project, which involves simulation-based auditing of automation systems, alongside a range of research and development (R&D) initiatives.
This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong engineer who enjoys solving engineering challenges, collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to the development of innovative engineering solutions.
You will play a key role in the design, development, implementation and testing of control systems, while supporting site-based audits and driving technical innovation through AuditSense and other R&D projects.
We are particularly interested in engineers with strong PLC and SCADA expertise, a solid understanding of industrial automation, and a passion for continuous improvement and emerging technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Take a senior role in the design, development, implementation and testing of high-quality engineering solutions that meet or exceed our customers' requirements.
- Take part and drive occasional site-based audits of Protective Devices on Mobile Machines and other equipment.
- Play a key technical role in the development and advancement of AuditSense, GTE's simulation-based automation auditing system, and associated projects.
- Ensure that designs comply with relevant client and government Codes, Standards, Specifications, Regulations and Procedures.
- Ensure engineering deliverables are completed safely, efficiently, within budget and to agreed schedules and quality standards.
- Develop, review and maintain technical documentation, engineering specifications, design packages and project deliverables.
- Provide technical support and maintain effective working relationships with clients, project stakeholders and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Experience & Capability
- Minimum 6years’ experience with Control Systems in the Mining Industry.
- Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical, Mechatronic, or similar).
- Strong PLC skills in at least one platform (Rockwell, Schneider, GE Fanuc/Emerson).
- PlantPAx experience (desirable).
- Citect SCADA skills, particularly with Version 7.5 and above.
- Wonderware and/or Complicity SCADA experience (desirable).
- Knowledge of cloud-based systems (desirable).
- Client focused with strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience working on balance machines (desirable)
- The right to work in Australia.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary + flexible working arrangements
- Central CBD office near public transport
- Professional development, training and career advancement
- Diverse and technically challenging project opportunities
- Employee discounts & novated leasing options
- The opportunity to work collaboratively with experienced engineering teams across a diverse range of technical projects
If you are an experienced Control Systems Engineer looking to take on technically challenging projects and contribute to innovative automation solutions, we welcome your application.
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