Senior Control Systems Engineer - Gladstone

NES Fircroft is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer in Gladstone, Australia, to manage control system design and commissioning for various projects. The role requires expertise in PLC and HMI programming, system integration, and troubleshooting. Candidates should have relevant engineering qualifications and sector experience. The position offers a competitive salary, professional growth opportunities, and flexible work-from-home arrangements.
Senior Control Systems Engineer - Gladstone

About our client:
Our client has a proud Australian heritage and offers a range of automation engineering solutions to the resources, water and industrial sectors. Their services include electrical, control and instrumentation engineering. They have built up an enviable list of national and international customers. They have been kept very busy going into 2025 and they are seeking a Gladstone-based Senior Control System Engineer to contribute to future project deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage the design and commissioning of control systems for greenfield and brownfield projects in collaboration with client-based engineering teams
• Manage the development of PLC and HMI software
• Provide technical advice in system integration, testing, and commissioning
• Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues to ensure optimal performance
• Participate in continuous improvement and enhancement processes with multidisciplinary teams

Requirements:
• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or similar field
• Proficiency in PLC and HMI programming
• Knowledge of SCADA systems and control system hardware
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Sector experience in resources, water and/or industrial
• RPEQ would be a nice to have

What’s in it for you:
• Be part of a friendly and supportive engineering team full of tenured individuals
• Commitment from the leadership team to individual professional growth and career development through ongoing training and mentorship
• Competitive salary package
• Flexible work from home (WFH) arrangements

How to Apply:
Click on the Apply button or for more information please email James Pengelly on james.pengelly@nesfircroft.com

Please note:
You must be already resident in Australia and have full working rights for Australia for this role.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.