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The Process Control Specialist is responsible for providing, senior technical guidance, project execution oversight and subject matter expertise to the Projects Team in relation to Process Control Systems (PCS) across Fortescue's Chichester Hub. Working closely with the Projects team, this role supports operations, maintenance and shutdown teams to deliver safe, value-driven outcomes aligned with project scope.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide senior technical guidance on Process Control Systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS) design, commissioning, integration, and maintenance.
* Support Projects team in executing PCS-related work, ensuring alignment with reliability and asset management principles.
* Prepare and manage commissioning plans, FAT/SAT processes, technical queries (TQs), non-conformance (NCR) management, and project close-out documentation (MDR/ITP).
* Collaborate with site teams and Perth-based project/automation teams to deliver safe and value-adding project outcomes.
* Monitor and report on key KPIs, including reliability, Eureka, DEP, and decarbonisation metrics.
* Provide technical support during project planning, risk assessments, and live infrastructure assessments.
* Mentor and develop engineering teams, fostering a positive and inclusive work culture.
Qualifications and Experience
* Experience as a Senior PCS Engineer or equivalent.
* Extensive experience with PCS design, commissioning, integration, and maintenance (PLC, SCADA, DCS).
* Strong technical knowledge of industrial control and automation systems, including software development, testing and commissioning.
* Proven project execution experience, including KPI management and reliability improvement.
* Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills across multiple stakeholders.
* Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, and SAP.
* Experienced licensed electrician and Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) - preferred.
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Process Control Engineering with demonstrated PCS commissioning and maintenance experience - preferred.
* Knowledge of mining legislation and safety regulations (e.g., Mine Safety and Inspection Act, OHS) - preferred.
About Us
Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.
Our Commitment
Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members 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. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ 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.
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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.
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