Program Manager

**Date**:24 Feb 2025

**Location**: Welshpool, WA, AU, 6106

**Company**:Orica

**About Orica**
- At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.
- It’s an exciting time to join us - we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

**About the role**
- In our Digital Solutions Orebody Intelligence (OBI) group we design & commercialise cutting-edge measurement technology that is reshaping the Mining and Exploration sectors.
- We are looking to add a **Lead Technology (Lead Automation Engineer)** to our autonomous platform team; a critical role as we transition from an operating prototype of a mechanised downhole delivery platform, to finalising the design and build of the production version. You will be running a small team of systems and mechanical engineers, alongside our friendly and knowledgeable engineering teams across the group. The position is based at our design and build facilities in Welshpool, WA. The Lead Automation Engineer is a critical role in delivering this market leading technology and continuing to push the boundaries in autonomy.

**What you will be doing**
- Lead, manage, and support a small Automation team in achieving project and department goals; Programming automation systems, integrating COTS devices & commissioning equipment;- Engineering contributor to the OBI Autonomous product roadmap, through innovative ideation;- Providing a detailed understanding of system capability & how it delivers on customer needs;- Generating and maintaining detailed designs and drawings, with a goal to outsource production builds in order to scale.

**What you will bring**
- Mechatronics or Control Systems Engineering Degree or similar;- Minimum 5 years experience post qualification;- Demonstrated history of managing small to large scale projects as a Technical Lead;- Experience working with some or all of the following; PLC programming (CODESYS), Automation, SCADA, Control Systems, CANopen, Vision Systems, electrical design and stabilisation is highly desired;- Experience or willingness to lead a small team of mechanical and control systems engineers;- A safety focus with a commitment to operating and designing with regards to all applicable regulations;- History of adhering to timelines and budget constraints.

**What we offer**
- As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.
- You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

**We respect and value all**
- Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.