Control Systems Engineer
About Us
Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.
Our Opportunity
Work Location: Fortescue’s Christmas Creek mine is located on the traditional lands of the Nyiyaparli people.
Roster: 8D/6R FIFO ex Perth
Fortescue has an exciting opportunity for a Process Control Engineer to join our team! Collaborating with a team of Process Control Engineers, you will support, develop, and integrate control systems and processes to continually enhance the operation and reliability of the two ore processing facilities and stockyard.
Key Responsibilities
• Safety Practice: Anticipate and proactively resolve potential problems to ensure a zero-harm environment through the design and formulation of technical solutions.
• Evaluate and analyse equipment and processes.
• Design and develop new control systems, including testing, maintenance and modification of existing systems to ensure optimal utilization.
• Collaborate with relevant departments to provide technical solutions for operational support and projects.
• Technical Knowledge: Continually develop processing and process control knowledge and skills to deliver continuous business improvements.
• Build cooperative relationships to design new equipment and/or systems in conjunction with internal and external experts.
• Design and implement purposeful improvement ideas based on a detailed examination of anticipated or recurring problems of a process control nature.
• Support the ongoing maintenance of control systems assets, including PLCs, servers, network and communication equipment, and field devices.
• Have a good understanding of maintenance KPIs and their application.
Qualifications and Experience
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar field.
• Previous experience as a Process Control Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Computer Engineer, Control Systems Engineer or similar, preferably within the mining, resource or heavy equipment industry.
• Familiarity with control system design and implementing best practices.
• Working knowledge and familiarity with relevant operating platforms, programs and software/hardware such as GE/Emerson-Fanuc PLCs & SCADA, Allen-Bradley, Siemens & Quantum PLCs.
• Current and valid WA C-Class driver’s licence, at a minimum.
• Working knowledge of mineral processing plants and balance machines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a focus on continual improvement.
• Strong planning, organisational, scheduling and coordination skills, including time management.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
• Qualifications and/or previous experience relating to instrumentation and commissioning within a processing facility would be favourable
Our Commitment
Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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Advert closes: 20 October 2024
Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.
Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.