Process Control Engineer — Perth CBD, Perth

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Process Control Engineer Country/Region: AU State: WA City: Perth Job ID: 4230 About Us Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business. We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives. Our Opportunity Work Location: Port Hedland Fortescue's Hedland Operations are located on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people. Roster: 8:6 roster Residential Port Hedland or FIFO ex Perth We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced Process Control 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 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 subject matter experts Design and develop control systems solutions including testing, maintaining and modifying existing systems to ensure optimal utilisation 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 Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards for process control systems Qualifications and Experience Tertiary Qualifications in Engineering (Electrical, Mechatronic, Computer Science or similar) Minimum of 4 years of experience in process control systems engineering within the mining or heavy industry. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and quality. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds and disciplines. Proficiency in PLC programming languages for Schneider and GE (preferred) Proficiency in GE Cimplicity SCADA software or other SCADA applications Proficiency with Industrial communication protocol (Modbus, Profibus and Profinet) are essential Experience with software tools for data analysis, simulation, and modeling (e.g. MATLAB, Simulink) Experience with ABB and Siemens Variable Speed Drives (VSD) is highly desirable. 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 Exceptional computer literacy is a prerequisite for this role. Familiarity with programming languages such as SQL, Python or similar is advantageous. TUV Functional Safety Certified Engineer is considered highly desirable. Our Commitment Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds 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 across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ 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. https://fortescue.com/careers 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.