The Role
Reporting to the Operations Manager – WA, you will play a key role in maintaining, optimising and developing the automation and control systems that support Cockburn Cement’s operations across Western Australia. Working closely with the Senior Control Systems Engineer, you will provide technical expertise across multiple sites, ensuring the reliability, efficiency and continuous improvement of our PLC, SCADA and process control systems.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to major plant upgrades, automation initiatives and digital transformation projects while supporting the safe and efficient operation of critical manufacturing assets.
Responsibilities
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Maintain, troubleshoot and optimise PLC, SCADA and associated control systems.
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Provide technical support for automated manufacturing and processing plant operations.
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Diagnose and resolve control system faults to maximise plant reliability and availability.
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Support plant upgrades, capital projects, commissioning and system enhancements.
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Diagnose and maintain operational networks and associated hardware.
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Work collaboratively with Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians, maintenance teams and IT/OT specialists.
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Develop and implement control strategies that improve operational performance and efficiency.
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Assist with maintaining production, environmental and performance reporting systems.
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Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities across automation and control systems servicing heavy industrial manufacturing equipment as well as high speed packaging equipment.
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Ensure all work is completed in accordance with safety, environmental and quality standards.
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Contribute technical expertise to engineering projects and asset management initiatives.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will be a motivated and technically capable Control Systems Engineer with experience supporting industrial automation environments. You enjoy solving complex technical challenges, working collaboratively with operational teams and driving continuous improvement outcomes.
You will bring:
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Tertiary qualifications in Electrical, Mechatronic, Automation or Control Systems Engineering.
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Experience working with PLC and SCADA systems within manufacturing, processing, mining, utilities or heavy industry environments.
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Strong fault-finding, troubleshooting and analytical skills.
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Experience delivering automation projects, system upgrades and process improvements.
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Understanding of industrial networks, instrumentation and process control principles.
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The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and operational stakeholders.
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A proactive approach to safety, reliability and continuous improvement.
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Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple sites.
Our Business
Cockburn Cement is the leading Western Australian manufacturer of cement, lime, packaged cement and drymix products. For over 60 years we have played a key part in the development of Western Australia with our products used in infrastructure, residential projects, mining and agricultural sectors.
Cockburn Cement is a fully owned entity of Adbri; a construction materials and industrial minerals manufacturing company that has been building a better Australia since 1882. Adbri's portfolio of respected brands employs over 1500 people nationally and provides cement, lime, concrete, aggregates, masonry products and industrial minerals.
A safe and supportive environment
Cockburn Cement puts safety first and recognises that diversity in our workforce drives innovation and encourages creativity.
