Instrumentation & Control Specialist
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About the Role
We're seeking a skilled Instrumentation & Control Specialist to join our world-class processing facility in Kwinana.
* Design and enhance engineering solutions to optimize plant performance, reduce delays, and lower lifecycle costs of process control systems.
* Develop and improve process control strategies including PID tuning and alarm rationalisation.
* Maintain and configure PLCs, SCADA systems (AB Studio 5000, FTView SE), and field instrumentation.
* Commission and support VSDs, DOLs, network switches, and other control assets.
* Conduct software updates, firmware patches, documentation, and reporting as part of continuous improvement.
* Predict and analyze maintenance needs and lead failure investigations.
* Contribute to risk assessments and mitigation planning using enterprise frameworks.
* Support technician development in control and instrumentation areas.
Key Requirements
* Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Instrumentation/Control or related).
* Strong background in PLC and SCADA programming - particularly Allen-Bradley systems.
* Proven PID loop tuning experience on complex systems.
* Experience with configuration and commissioning of field devices (VSDs, DOLs, switches).
* Solid understanding of control system architectures, industrial protocols, and functional control philosophies.
* Excellent troubleshooting, reporting, and communication skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
* Current right to work in Australia required.
Bonus Skills
* Experience in chemical or mineral processing environments.
* Familiarity with Rockwell PlantPAx DCS.
* Knowledge of Powerflex drives, E300 DOLs, and Stratix switches.
* Awareness of Siemens TIA Portal, ABB/Kawasaki robotics, and industrial historians.
* Programming skills with VBA or similar.
* Cybersecurity, Functional Safety, and Power BI expertise a plus.