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Glencore Australia

Engineer Process Control Systems

Engineering

Posted 06/03/2026
Closes 20/03/2026

Northern QLD, Townsville, Queensland

Full time

Not specified

Engineer - Process Control Systems QLD Metallurgical Operations, Copper Refinery, Maintenance Townsville, Queensland, Australia Ref. No. 12378 Townsville Operations Located on the coast in tropical North Queensland, Glencore’s Townsville Operations encompass Copper Refineries Pty Ltd and Glencore Port Operations. Our Townsville Operations mark the final link in Glencore’s fully integrated north Queensland supply chain, connecting the natural resources we produce with markets around the world. Copper Refineries Pty Ltd is one the world’s leading electrolytic copper refineries, capable of producing 300,000 tonnes per year of premium-quality ISA brand LME Grade A copper cathode using Glencore’s proprietary IsaKIDD refining process. Glencore Port Operations at the Port of Townsville is the export gateway for our north Queensland products. We believe in the value of our people and our approach fosters the highest level of professionalism, ownership and entrepreneurial spirit in all our people while never compromising on their safety and well-being. We offer excellent benefits including excellent remuneration packages, employee rewards program, above market superannuation, professional development opportunities. Learn more about our Townsville Operations at www.mountisamines.com.au/en/townsville-ops The Role This role will require you to assist and maintain the control systems for the Maintenance department. This will include inspections, preventative maintenance of the plant control hardware as well as configuration changes to various software. You will be required to conduct Life Cycle reviews of Software and Hardware for control systems. You will be required to assist with writing of procedures and guidelines for the plant control systems and other associated devices and documentation. You will be called upon to help the processing, projects and maintenance teams with fault finding breakdowns and investigation into continuous improvement projects. Your key responsibilities include: Promoting and reinforcing a culture of safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvementPerforming and reviewing configuration changes to control systemsPerforming and validating control system backupsMaintaining record of PLC bridges with periodic reviewsMaintaining control system equipment and network infrastructureAssisting the Maintenance teams with fault finding on breakdownsReviewing equipment critical spares, lifecycles and upgradesWriting and updating work instructions, procedures, guidelines and drawings associated with control systemsConducting in-house training for new software and current working systems to build maintenance team understanding The successful applicants will have: High level of attention to detail and can-do attitudeMust possess great time management skills, working independently and in a teamMust be willing to buy into the team dynamics and maintain a high level of customer focusExperience with a wide variety of different PLC equipment is required. E.g. Honeywell, Siemens, AB Studio 500, ABB 800XA, etc.Experience with a wide variety of Variable Speed Drives is required. E.g. Danfoss, Powerflex 753/755 etc.Experience with Panelview programming and repairs is highly regardedExperience and qualifications with functional safety is highly regardedExperience with networking and wireless communications is highly regardedAustralian recognised qualification as an - Electrical Engineer or Electrician with proven skills and experience in process controlBasic to Intermediate knowledge in the use of Microsoft suites, SAP, Pi Applications Close: 8.00am Thursday 19 March 2026

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