Process Control Engineer

Fortescue has an exciting future ahead. As well as producing over 180 million tonnes of iron ore per year, we’re diversifying our business to become an integrated global green energy and resources company.

Process Control Engineer

Work Location: Port Hedland. Fortescue’s Hedland Operations are located on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people.

Roster: 8 days / 6 off Residential Port Hedland or FIFO ex Perth

We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced Control Systems Engineer to join our Port Hedland Operations. You will be supported by a team of experts and be responsible for design, integration and improvements within the control system.

Key responsibilities include:

• Safety Practice - anticipate & proactively resolve potential problems to ensure a zero-harm environment through design/ formulation of technical solutions
• Liaise with relevant departments to provide technical solutions for operational support and projects
• Build co-operative relationships to design new equipment and/or systems in conjunction with internal & external experts
• Design and develop new control systems including testing, maintaining and modifying existing systems to ensure optimal utilisation
• Technical Knowledge – Continue to develop processing & process control knowledge & skills to deliver continuous business improvements
• Design and implement purposeful improvement ideas based on detailed examination of anticipated or recurring problems of a process control nature
• Commissioning of drives, instrumentation, and miscellaneous field devices
• Support the ongoing maintenance of control systems assets including PLCs, servers, network and communication equipment, and field devices

Education and Experience:

• Tertiary Qualifications in Engineering (Electrical, Mechatronic, Computer Science or similar)
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience as a control system engineer Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and continual improvement focus
• Experience with PLC programming platforms including Schneider and GE PLC
• Good knowledge of GE CIMPLICITY SCADA software or other SCADA applications
• Experience with control system design and Profibus/Profinet diagnostics skills
• Working knowledge of engineering design and operation principles applicable to the fields of electrical and instrumentation engineering for process plants including stackers, reclaimers, shiploaders and car dumpers/ train unloader
• Strong computer literacy. Programming knowledge in SQL or other languages (desirable)
• TUV Functional Safety Certified Engineer (desirable)

Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Candidates from all backgrounds and ages are encouraged to apply, including First Nations People, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, people with disabilities and those with neurodiverse, intersectional, or multiple diverse characteristics.

www.fmgl.com.au/jobs-at-fortescue

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified