Australia, Kwinana
Experience: 6-9 Years
Education Level: Vocational School
Mining
Closing: July 27, 2025

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Introduction

Are you ready to be part of one of the world's most exciting energy transitions? Our client - a Tier 1 mining business at the forefront of lithium production - is seeking a skilled Engineer - Instrumentation & Control to join their world-class processing facility in Kwinana.

What are you going to do 

  • Design and enhance engineering solutions to optimise plant performance, reduce delays, and lower lifecycle costs of process control systems.
  • Develop and improve process control strategies including PID tuning and alarm rationalisation.
  • Maintain and configure PLCs, SCADA systems (AB Studio 5000, FTView SE), and field instrumentation.
  • Commission and support VSDs, DOLs, network switches, and other control assets.
  • Conduct software updates, firmware patches, documentation, and reporting as part of continuous improvement.
  • Predict and analyse maintenance needs and lead failure investigations.
  • Contribute to risk assessments and mitigation planning using enterprise frameworks.
  • Support technician development in control and instrumentation areas.

Essential skills and knowledge 

You are a technically strong, hands-on engineer who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment. You bring a collaborative mindset and the confidence to challenge and improve systems.

Essential Experience:

  • Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Instrumentation/Control or related).
  • Strong background in PLC and SCADA programming - particularly Allen-Bradley systems.
  • Proven PID loop tuning experience on complex systems.
  • Experience with configuration and commissioning of field devices (VSDs, DOLs, switches).
  • Sound understanding of control system architectures, industrial protocols, and functional control philosophies.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, reporting, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
  • You must have current right to work in Australia to be considered for this role. Sponsorhip is not available.

Desirable Skills:

  • Experience in chemical or mineral processing environments.
  • Rockwell PlantPAx DCS exposure.
  • Familiarity with Powerflex drives, E300 DOLs, and Stratix switches.
  • Siemens TIA Portal, ABB/Kawasaki robotics, and industrial historians (e.g., PI, FTHistorian).
  • Programming with VBA or similar.
  • Cybersecurity, Functional Safety, and Power BI knowledge a plus.

What we offer 

  • Immediate start available
  • Contract to December 2025
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

To apply click the to apply or email a copy of your CV to Michael Shirley at m.shirley@brunel.com

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