Senior Control Systems and Instrumentation Engineer

Senior Control Systems & Instrumentation Engineer – Contract/Permanent Opportunity Location: Brisbane, QLD
Work Type: Permanent or Contract options available
Project Overview

• 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

Role Overview

• 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
  • Instrumentation packages
  • Telecommunications systems
• Prepare:
  • Functional specifications
  • Equipment datasheets
  • 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)
  • Control system designs, including PLC and Remote I/O systems
• Produce and review:
  • Panel layouts
  • 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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