Senior Control Systems and Instrumentation Engineer
Technical Resources
Job Description
About the Company
Join a global engineering organisation delivering projects across the mining and metals sector. Exposure to large-scale processing and materials handling projects across multiple commodities. Opportunity to work on a high-profile greenfield development within a major project portfolio.
About the Role
Senior Control Systems & Instrumentation Engineer – Contract/Permanent Opportunity. Location: Brisbane, QLD. Work Type: Permanent or Contract options available. Contribute to high-quality execution across instrumentation, control systems, and plant design scopes.
Key Responsibilities
- Design instrumentation systems for processing plants and materials handling facilities
- Develop scopes of work for Plant control systems
- Develop scopes of work for Instrumentation packages
- Develop scopes of work for Telecommunications systems
- Prepare Functional specifications
- Prepare Equipment datasheets
- Prepare Study reports and design documentation
- Support proposal development and cost estimating activities
- Specify and select instrumentation aligned with project requirements
- Develop I&C schedules (cables, I/O, instruments)
- Develop Control system designs, including PLC and Remote I/O systems
- Produce Panel layouts
- Produce Wiring schematics and termination diagrams
- Support brownfield upgrades including changeover and migration planning
- Participate in design reviews and hazard studies
- Review vendor documentation for compliance with specifications
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
Experience & Requirements
- Degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Control Systems Engineering
- 10+ years’ experience in instrumentation and control systems engineering
- Strong experience in:
- Processing plant or heavy industrial environments
- Mining, minerals, or oil & gas projects
- Familiarity with relevant engineering standards and regulatory requirements
- Strong safety mindset and compliance with project standards
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capability
Highly Regarded
- Functional safety systems experience (e.g. TÜV certification exposure)
- Chartered status or relevant professional registration
- Experience with Smart Instrumentation tools
Candidate Profile
- Technically strong with the ability to lead design scopes across complex projects
- Detail-oriented with a focus on quality engineering outcomes
- Collaborative, with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
- Proactive and capable of mentoring junior team members
Why Consider This Role
- Work with a globally recognised engineering delivery organisation
- Exposure to large-scale, complex mining and processing projects
- Strong project pipeline with long-term opportunities
- Collaborative and technically driven environment
How to Apply
- Keen to learn more? Reach out to adam@techresources.com.au
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