Controls Engineer – 12 Month Contract

Nunafab

Controls Engineer working on advanced mineral processing projects, delivering control systems and technical documentation. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, with opportunities for travel and project insights.

Posted 5/12/2026contract🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to end‑to‑end control system delivery across mineral processing projects, from requirements through to testing and commissioning.
Develop functional descriptions, testing plans, and test records, clearly defining scope, configuration, and expected outcomes.
Configure and test Rockwell PLC, Citect SCADA, and HMI systems, including bench and factory acceptance testing.
Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and system validation, working closely with Controls Engineers and project teams.
Produce high‑quality technical documentation and engineering deliverables, including technical studies and reports.
Ensure compliance with engineering standards, coding conventions, safety requirements, and best practice, within multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree‑qualified in Electrical, Mechatronics, Software, or Computer Engineering.
Background delivering industrial control systems within project environments.
Hands‑on capability with PLC platforms such as Rockwell, Schneider, or Siemens.
Exposure to SCADA systems, including Citect SCADA and/or FactoryTalk View.
Understanding of control system integration and industrial networks within project environments.
Experience in mineral processing or related heavy industries is highly regarded.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Long‑term pipeline of work across Australia and international projects.
Exposure to advanced mineral processing and evolving control system technologies.
Supportive, technically strong team environment with experienced Controls specialists.
Hybrid working and flexible arrangements where practical.
Opportunities to build deep process knowledge across a range of different commodities.
AIA Vitality program – rewards on health, lifestyle, shopping, and travel.

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Hard Skills & Tools

PLC programmingSCADA systemsHMI systemscontrol system integrationtesting planstechnical documentationtroubleshootingsystem validationengineering standardscoding conventions

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingattention to detailorganizational skills

Certifications

degree in Electrical Engineeringdegree in Mechatronicsdegree in Software Engineeringdegree in Computer Engineering