Process Control Systems Engineer

Process Control Systems Engineer - Operations at Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia (TLEA). This role is at the Kwinana refinery within our Operations. It is a full-time role on a Monday to Friday roster.

As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for the development, maintenance, and optimisation of instrumentation and control systems across the plant. Your work will be critical in ensuring operational efficiency and reliability.

• Design and improve on engineering solutions to optimise performance, prevent operational & production delays, and minimise lifecycle costs of the Process Control System, instrumentation, and related infrastructure.
  
• Review and improve process control strategies.
  
• PID tuning.
  
• Alarm rationalisation.
  
• Updating and testing of control system software, firmware, and patches.
  
• Reporting.
  
• Configure and maintain the Process Control System, instrumentation, and related infrastructure.
  
• Implement changes according to the Management of Change processes.
  
• Configure and commission VSDs, DOLs, Network switches, instrumentation, and other related equipment.
  
• Analyse assets (PCS components) and predict maintenance requirements.
  
• Identify and assess risks using enterprise risk framework policies and procedures, develop and implement risk mitigation plans.
  
• Assist in fault finding and failure investigations, and the subsequent rectification work.
  
• Stay up to date on control system developments.
  
• Assist in developing electrical technicians within the control and instrumentation environment.
  

• Tertiary Engineering degree with professional experience in process control and instrumentation
  
• Good understanding of distributed control systems and control system architectures
  
• Extensive experience with PLC & SCADA programming (AB Studio 5000, AB FTView SE)
  
• Demonstrated ability to understand control philosophies and configuring the control system as per the functional requirements
  
• PID loop tuning on complex systems.
  
• Configuration and commissioning of field instrumentation and equipment (eg VSDs, DOLs, switches)
  
• Excellent problem solving and fault-finding skills
  
• Good understanding of Industrial protocols
  
• Excellent communication skills
  
• Highly adept at MS Office suite (especially Excel)
  

• Previous experience in chemical or mineral processing industry.
  
• Rockwell PlantPAx DCS
  
• Configuring and commissioning of Powerflex drives, E300 DOLs & Stratix switches
  
• Siemens TIA
  
• Robots (ABB, Kawasaki)
  
• Historians (FTHistorian, Influx, Osisoft Pi)
  
• Experience programming in VBA or similar
  
• Networking, virtualisation, and server management
  
• Communication protocols Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, and EthernetIP, OPC
  
• Cybersecurity exposure
  
• Functional Safety
  
• PowerBI
  

• Contribute to a green and sustainable industry of the future.
  
• Competitive salary with a performance-based discretionary bonus structure
  
• Additional Superannuation
  
• Rewards and recognition program
  
• Long service leave option after 5 years (pro rata)
  
• Supportive colleagues committed to your success and well-being
  
• Inclusive and diverse work environment
  

TLEA proudly acknowledges the Whadjuk and Gnaala Karla Boodja people of the Noongar Nation as the traditional custodians of the Kwinana area, where we operate our plant.

Kwinana is 38 km from the Perth central business district, 20 km from City of Fremantle and just 7km from Rockingham.

To find out more about this unique opportunity, please submit your application by 3 September 2025 by clicking the 'Apply' button. All applications and discussions will be kept strictly confidential.

Applicants are advised that the shortlisting and interview process may commence before the closing date.

At Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia, we embrace and recognise the value of diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We welcome and encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
  
• Employment type: Full-time
  
• Industries: Mining