Senior Control Systems and Instrumentation Engineer

Employment Type:

Contract

Location:

Samson

Industry:

Engineering - Control Systems

Contact Name:

Adam Maravillas

Contact Email:

adam@techresources.com.au

Contact Phone:

0431 286 831

Date Published:

01-Jul-2026
Senior Control Systems & Instrumentation Engineer – Contract/Permanent Opportunity Location: Brisbane, QLD
Work Type: Permanent or Contract options available
Project Overview
  • Join a global engineering organisation delivering projects across the mining and metals sector
  • Exposure to large-scale processing and materials handling projects across multiple commodities
  • Opportunity to work on a high-profile greenfield development within a major project portfolio
Role Overview
  • Contribute to high-quality execution across instrumentation, control systems, and plant design scopes
Key Responsibilities
  • Design instrumentation systems for processing plants and materials handling facilities
  • Develop scopes of work for:
    • Plant control systems
    • Instrumentation packages
    • Telecommunications systems
  • Prepare:
    • Functional specifications
    • Equipment datasheets
    • Study reports and design documentation
  • Support proposal development and cost estimating activities
  • Specify and select instrumentation aligned with project requirements
  • Develop:
    • I&C schedules (cables, I/O, instruments)
    • Control system designs, including PLC and Remote I/O systems
  • Produce and review:
    • Panel layouts
    • Wiring schematics and termination diagrams
  • Support brownfield upgrades including changeover and migration planning
  • Participate in design reviews and hazard studies
  • Review vendor documentation for compliance with specifications
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
Experience & Requirements
  • Degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Control Systems Engineering
  • 10+ years’ experience in instrumentation and control systems engineering
  • Strong experience in:
    • Processing plant or heavy industrial environments
    • Mining, minerals, or oil & gas projects
  • Familiarity with relevant engineering standards and regulatory requirements
  • Strong safety mindset and compliance with project standards
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capability
Highly Regarded
  • Functional safety systems experience (e.g. TÜV certification exposure)
  • Chartered status or relevant professional registration
  • Experience with Smart Instrumentation tools
Candidate Profile
  • Technically strong with the ability to lead design scopes across complex projects
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on quality engineering outcomes
  • Collaborative, with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
  • Proactive and capable of mentoring junior team members
Why Consider This Role
  • Work with a globally recognised engineering delivery organisation
  • Exposure to large-scale, complex mining and processing projects
  • Strong project pipeline with long-term opportunities
  • Collaborative and technically driven environment

Keen to learn more? reach out to adam@techresources.com.au

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