Process Control Engineer

Fortescue is now consistently producing 175-180 million tonnes of iron ore per year and has an exciting future ahead as it diversifies from a pure play iron ore producer to a green renewables and resources company.<\/strong><\/p>

Process Control Engineer<\/strong><\/p>

Work Location: Across Pilbara Sites <\/strong><\/p>

Roster: 8\/6 \u2013 FIFO ex Perth<\/strong><\/p>

Key accountabilities will include:<\/strong><\/p>

• Safety Practice - anticipate & proactively resolve potential problems to ensure a zero-harm environment through design\/ formulation of technical solutions<\/li>
• Commissioning of drives, instrumentation, and miscellaneous field devices<\/li>
• Design and develop new control systems including testing, maintaining and modifying existing systems to ensure optimal utilisation<\/li>
• Liaise with relevant departments to provide technical solutions for operational support and projects<\/li>
• Technical Knowledge \u2013 Continue to develop processing & process control knowledge & skills to deliver continuous business improvements<\/li>
• Build co-operative relationships to design new equipment and\/or systems in conjunction with internal & external experts<\/li>
• Design and implement purposeful improvement ideas based on detailed examination of anticipated or recurring problems of a process control nature<\/li>
• Support the ongoing maintenance of control systems assets including PLCs, servers, network and communication equipment, and field devices<\/li><\/ul>

  Qualifications and skills required:<\/strong><\/p>

  • Tertiary Qualifications in Electrical Engineering, mechatronic or similar<\/li>
  • 3-5 years\u2019 experience as process control system engineer in fixed plant\/mining, with strong development and commissioning background<\/li>
  • Working knowledge of mineral processing plants and balance machines<\/li>
  • Preferred GE\/Emmerson PLC Programming experience or extensive experience with other PLC brands<\/li>
  • Basic knowledge of Functional Safety Standards such as AS 61508, AS 62061: 2006, IEC 62061<\/li>
  • Good knowledge of GE CIMPLICITY SCADA software or extensive experience with another package<\/li>
  • Good knowledge and experience with process instruments<\/li>
  • Experience with Control system design and Profibus diagnostics skills (preferred)<\/li>
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills<\/li>
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and continual improvement focus<\/li><\/ul>

    At Fortescue, we treat our team mates as though they are family. We appreciate everyone\u2019s contribution and know that a diverse workforce creates a safer, more engaged and productive working environment.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

    Our aim is to have a workforce that reflects the community in which we live, and we encourage females, Aboriginal Australians, those identifying as LGBTIQ+, people of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

    www.fmgl.com.au\/jobs-at-fortescue<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

    Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified.<\/em><\/p>"