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Senior Control Systems and Instrumentation Engineer

Technical Resources

Brisbane, QLD
Residential

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

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