Senior Control Systems Engineer

Ampcontrol will be closed from 22nd December and returning 8th January. Any applications received over our office closure period will not be actioned until our return. From Ampcontrol, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Flexible work arrangements
• Competitive salary
• Salary packaging
• Purchased leave
• Health & Wellbeing programs and discounts
• Personal career development
• Being part of a global, innovative organisation

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:
We are looking for dedicated Senior Control Systems Engineer to join our Technology Integration team in Mackay QLD.
Our specialist Automation team offers Ampcontrol's customers in the mining, water, tunnelling, infrastructure, utilities and energy sectors the benefit of combined engineering and technology capabilities, predominately in the areas of automation, process control and software and communications technology solutions.
In a market that is changing, Ampcontrol Technology Integration Solutions is setting a clear benchmark. Our solutions to engineering challenges give us an advantage that is hard to beat. As a Control Systems Engineer, your solutions for automation and control system network design will help drive that advantage.
The purpose of our Control Systems roles is to design, implement, commission, modify and maintain Control Systems, control networks and related technology for Ampcontrol's customers and clients. We continually bridge the gap between operational and information technology (OT/IT) and need to master the multi-disciplined requirements of an industry 4.0 driven environment. Work will be divided between office-based development, site based field service work and ad-hoc on-call support functions.
ABOUT YOU:
Your willingness to get hands on in a diverse engineering environment will be complemented by the following:

• Safety as a core value
• PLC and SCADA programming skills (competency with Contrologix and Unity (PLC), CitectSCADA, FactoryTalk View, ClearSCADA, Siemens, Beckhoff preferred)
• Some understanding of industrial networking and bus systems
• Process control and automated systems knowledge
• Experience with electrical switchgear and Control Systems
• Exposure to control system network design for mining, industrial or power distribution sectors
• Skills and expertise in networking and communications (CISCO, Microsoft certifications), programming and project delivery - advantageous
• Skills with software and IoT Solutions
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of multidiscipline teams

EDUCATION

• Degree qualifications in Electrical/Electronic/Computer or Mechatronic Engineering
• OR Electrical/Electronic Technicians with generous PLC/SCADA experience will also be considered.
• Electrical or Electronic trade certificate - advantageous but not mandatory
• Project Management qualification - advantageous but not mandatory

At Ampcontrol, we are united by the principles of safety, people, innovation, customer and performance. Our people and values make our business better and are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to investing in our people and provide a supportive, healthy and safe working environment for all our employees.
WHY AMPCONTROL?
For over 50 years Ampcontrol has achieved and celebrated a growing workforce across the world. Amongst the technological firsts, awards, impressive growth and global reach, Ampcontrol's philosophy of anything is possible has meant our customer driven technology solutions are redefining industry expectations. Our pioneering integrated electrical solutions and technology makes a meaningful improvement to people's lives across the globe……in short, our people do some seriously cool stuff to energise our world!
If you believe you have the right skills, experience and passion for succeeding in this role, please submit your cover letter and resume for consideration via the link.