Senior Engineer Control Systems

The Integrated Remote operations team is currently seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to join them on a 4 days on, 3 days off FIFO roster based at the Roy Hill Mine. Reporting to the Superintendent Control Systems, this role is responsible for diagnosing complex problems, developing and implementing robust technical solutions, improving control system performance, and ensuring the long-term reliability and maintainability of critical operational systems.

The successful candidate will be a highly capable, hands-on engineer with deep expertise in PLC, SCADA, industrial communications, and control system architecture. You will be responsible for diagnosing complex problems, developing and implementing robust technical solutions, improving control system performance, and ensuring the long-term reliability and maintainability of critical operational systems.

This role requires an individual who can confidently take advanced concepts from idea through design, coding, testing, commissioning, and operational support. Equally important is the ability to clearly document, communicate, and justify technical decisions while providing mentorship and guidance to engineers, technicians, and operational personnel.

Duties:

Provide expert-level support for PLC, SCADA, historian, network, and field automation systems

Lead complex troubleshooting and root cause investigations involving control logic, instrumentation, communications, and process interactions

Design, develop, test, and commission control system modifications and enhancements to improve plant safety, reliability, availability, and performance

Develop high-quality PLC, HMI, SCADA, and automation software using modern engineering and coding standards

Translate operational requirements and improvement opportunities into practical, sustainable automation solutions

Drive continuous improvement initiatives through optimisation of control strategies, alarming, visualisation, diagnostics, and automation systems

Provide technical leadership during commissioning activities, plant outages, troubleshooting events

Support and maintain industrial control system standards, architecture, cybersecurity requirements, and engineering governance practices

Mentor and coach control systems engineers and technicians, promoting engineering excellence and consistency across the business

Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Technology teams to ensure solutions are practical, maintainable, and aligned with operational objectives

Provide after-hours technical support and engineering assistance when required for critical operational issues.

Hancock Iron Ore has a portfolio of world-class iron ore operations located in West Australia’s Pilbara region, with a strong history of delivering reliable products for our customers in key international markets. We have four operating mines: Roy Hill, Miralga Creek, Sanjiv Ridge, and McPhee Creek, plus a range of exciting development opportunities. We deliver more than 70 million tonnes of ore each year through our own two-berth port facility at Stanley Point and the multi-user Utah Point in Port Hedland, providing the materials needed to foster global economic growth and development. Leveraging established infrastructure, including our processing plant and 344km independently owned and operated heavy haul railway, our operation oversees each moment from when ore is mined through to when it is shipped.

Located in the heart of West Perth, our headquarters offers a contemporary and collaborative workplace designed to support productivity, wellbeing and connection. From our popular on-site café, serving fresh breakfast and lunch options alongside barista-made coffee, to modern workspaces, rooftop terraces and end-of-trip facilities for active commuters, we've created an environment that combines great facilities with a workplace culture that helps our people thrive.

Hancock Iron Ore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, Veteran personnel and females to apply. We are a fair, diverse and welcoming workplace. We are proud of our relationships with our Traditional Owners and value the difference these partnerships make to the success of the project and to the lives of the people on whose land we operate.