SCADA & Controls Engineer

PERSOL is one of Australia's largest and longest serving recruitment providers. Delivering both quality temporary and permanent options, we specialise in the recruitment of Professional, ICT, Government, STEM, Management and Executive talent.

Our Tier 1 Mining Client is looking for an experienced SCADA & Controls Engineer to join their Engineering team in Perth.

Roster: 5/2 Perth based - 45 hours per week

Start date: ASAP

Duration: approx. 12 months - depending on client requirements

Pay Rate: $100.00 p/h + Super depending on experience

Please note that only people with relevant experience will be considered and contacted.

The Role:

You will be an experienced SCADA and Controls Engineer with a background in electrical power systems, utilities, or renewable energy projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of large-scale renewable energy generation and high-voltage transmission infrastructure, working across advanced control systems, substation automation, and power network projects.

You will play a key role in the design, configuration, testing, and commissioning of SCADA and control systems across 220kV/33kV substations and renewable generation facilities.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design and develop SCADA and control system architectures for HV substations and renewable energy facilities
• Configure RTUs, SCADA systems, HMIs, and associated control system hardware
• Develop functional design specifications (FDS), technical documentation, and engineering standards
• Support substation automation and power generation control system integration
• Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), commissioning activities, and site acceptance testing
• Troubleshoot technical issues during project delivery and commissioning phases
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, technology, and project stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions
• Provide technical input into network architectures, communications, and secure control system environments

Required Experience:

• 5+ years' experience in electrical control systems within the power utility, transmission, generation, or renewable energy sectors
• Experience with substation automation and/or power generation control systems
• Strong experience with SCADA, RTU, HMI, and network system design and integration
• Experience configuring and diagnosing RTU, SCADA, and control system environments
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols including: IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-104,, DNP3, Modbus
• Experience with Siemens SICAM A8000, SEL RTAC, SICAM SCC, Ignition, or similar platforms highly regarded
• Experience with PLC programming languages (IEC61131) desirable
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles within industrial control systems (IEC62443) desirable
• Experience supporting FAT, commissioning, and site delivery activities

If you are interested in the role and fit the criteria, please apply online today! If you have any further questions before applying online, please email Holly Storor at ••••@persolapac.com

**PLEASE NOTE - only applicants with recent experience will be considered**

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