Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer — FIFO (ex-Perth)

We are partnering with a leading resources and mining client to drive operational reliability, sensor integration, and process automation across site infrastructure. We are seeking a skilled Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer to represent our organisation and take technical ownership of field instrumentation, control loops, telemetry systems, and PLC/SCADA interfaces.

Operating on a favorable 8:6 FIFO roster flying out of Perth, you will bridge hardware-level instrumentation and supervisory control systems within our client’s operational environment. You will be instrumental in calibrating critical field devices, tuning control loops, optimizing plant telemetry, and ensuring uninterrupted processing operations.

🌏 Visa & Sponsorship Options

As the employer of record, we provide full visa and migration support for qualified engineering talent deployed to our clients:

• 482 On-Hire Sponsorship Transfers: Fully supported for qualified candidates currently in Australia on an existing 482 visa looking to transfer sponsorship to work with our clients.
• New 482 Visa Sponsorship: Available for qualified candidates meeting the technical skill and commercial experience requirements.
• Temporary & Working Visa Holders: Open to all working visa holders seeking a direct pathway to employer sponsorship.

Core Responsibilities

• Field Instrumentation & Calibration: Oversee specification, installation, calibration, and maintenance of field instruments (flow, level, pressure, temperature transmitters, and control valves).
• Control Loop Tuning & Logic: Program, modify, and optimize PLC/SCADA control logic and PID loops to enhance process stability and throughput.
• Industrial Telemetry & Networks: Maintain and troubleshoot site fieldbus networks (Profibus, Modbus, Foundation Fieldbus, Ethernet/IP) and telemetry communications.
• Site Fault Finding & Commissioning: Diagnose complex hardware/software interfacing faults and lead commissioning activities for plant upgrades and brownfield expansions.
• Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS): Ensure compliance with functional safety standards (IEC 61508 / IEC 61511) and maintain hazardous area compliance documentation.
• Client Engagement & Maintenance Alignment: Partner closely with on-site maintenance superintendents, process technicians, and client reliability teams to minimize unscheduled plant downtime.

Selection Criteria

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Instrumentation, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• I&C Field Experience: Proven commercial experience in instrumentation, loop tuning, and control systems within heavy industrial, mining, or processing environments.
• Technical Mastery: Solid understanding of field devices, PID control strategies, and programming major PLC platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, or Schneider).
• Industrial Protocols: Practical knowledge of industrial communication protocols and instrumentation diagnostics.
• Location & FIFO Readiness: Based in (or willing to relocate to) Western Australia to swing on an 8:6 FIFO roster ex-Perth. Holds a valid WA Construction Induction (White Card) or ability to obtain one prior to site mobilization.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• EEHA (Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas) certification or awareness.
• Functional Safety (TÜV Rheinland) certification or exposure.
• Working knowledge of SCADA/HMI platforms (Citect, Ignition, Wonderware/AVEVA).