Control Systems Engineer - Qld

LMS Energy is Australia’s largest emissions reducer and the national leader in biogas-to-energy and solar on landfill. LMS requires the services of a full-time or part-time Control Systems Engineer in Yatala or Brisbane CBD, QLD. 

As part of our team, you will collaborate with the Group Manager - Controls where your role will primarily involve designing, developing, integrating, testing, and maintaining PLC-based automation and controls systems.

Why LMS Energy?

Be a part of an inclusive team, where everything we do is inspired by our vision to be the leading bioenergy and methane abatement company, powering the circular economy. Our people are supported by management with an open-door policy, while training and development opportunities means we enjoy an unrivalled level of personal progression and growth. At LMS, we have an average staff tenure of five years. In our Engagement Survey for 2023, 96% of employees either agreed or strongly agreed that they would recommend LMS as a place to work. Why? We truly value our people. Without our people, we would not be the great business we are today!

Our commitment to you

• Health and wellbeing options that provide individualised and flexible work arrangements, including the opportunity to work from home, weekly wellbeing hour and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 
• Learning and development in supportive team environment with professional, safety and technical training opportunities and growth pathways. 
• Community impact with participation in various charitable activities and volunteering opportunities using a "Give Back Day". 
• Leave entitlements, including prorated long-service leave, study leave and employer-paid parental leave. 
• Rewards and recognition for length of service and cultural and safety excellence. 

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop Control Systems using Allen-Bradley CompactLogix processors and Citect SCADA and other SCADA products such as Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA
• Maintain existing Control Systems employing various platforms, including Allen-Bradley (Logix and SLC500),  Siemens S7, and Red Lion Modular Controller
• Develop communication systems utilizing Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, HART protocol, CANbus, and various HMI systems
• Apply knowledge in electrical engineering, covering power distribution, control circuit schematic diagrams, electrical protection systems, network communications, and VFD configuration
• Prepare comprehensive control system design documentation, including specifications, control philosophy, I/O lists, cause and effect, and scopes of work
• Provide technical support to the Operations Group, encompassing continuous improvement, maintenance planning, troubleshooting, and fault finding

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field or equivalent technical experience.  
• A minimum of 3+ years of hands-on experience in developing, integrating, testing and commissioning PLC-based automation and Control Systems.
• Proficient with Rockwell Automation RSLogix 5000/500 software and Citect SCADA
• Effective organisational and time management capabilities with a keen focus on detail.
• Experience in FAT and SAT
• Strong technical skills in PLC and RTU programming
• Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team
• Australian Drivers Licence
• Upholds LMS’ company values and culture

Please email applications to **********@lms.com.au, quoting job reference ENGN-035-060324. 
Employment is conditional upon a pre-employment medical and entitlement to work in Australia. Some roles require up-to date vaccinations records. 

We are continuously searching for passionate individuals that value the environment, have a caring outlook, and want to work towards a brighter future. If this sounds like you, please click apply, we’d love to hear from you! Check out our website to learn more about what we do https://www.lms.com.au/ .

LMS Energy (LMS) does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. LMS considers any resume (CV) or biography received from an agency without prior approval from a member of our HR team to be unsolicited and gratuitous, and such submissions will not be recognised by LMS for purposes of “ownership” of the candidate. Agencies are requested not to contact any employee at LMS with recruiting enquiries. LMS does not consider candidates received by the company until they are received by the HR team directly from the agency after approval has been given and a fee agreement is in place. LMS will not pay a fee to any agency that does not follow these guidelines. Any questions, please contact **********@lms.com.au.