Senior Control System Engineer

2 days ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia Glencore Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Job highlights

Attractive roster of 15/13

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

Longevity and career development opportunities.

Job ID

39649

Closing date

19/09/2025

Last Updated

19/08/2025

Senior Control System Engineer

Glencore's McArthur River Mine (MRM) is a world-class zinc-lead mine with a strong future. Located in the Gulf of Carpentaria, approximately 900 km southeast of Darwin and 64 km from Borroloola, we produce and process zinc, lead, and silver from our open-cut operation. Our products are transported to our Bing Bong loading facility and shipped globally, playing a crucial role in essential commodities used for mobility, infrastructure, and communications.

Benefits:

13% Superannuation

15 days on/13 day off Roster

Excellent career development opportunities

Salary sacrificing options for vehicles

Benefits program, including discounts with health insurance providers and online/in-store savings through Glencore Rewards

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Control System Engineer to join our team and provide technical leadership across our operations. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, optimisation, and maintenance of control systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our processing facilities and equipment.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer to contribute to critical projects and provide innovative solutions that enhance operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and maintenance of control systems, PLCs, SCADA, and automation technologies.

Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for control system issues.

Identify and implement improvements to enhance plant reliability, efficiency, and safety.

Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and project teams to deliver automation solutions.

Ensure compliance with industry standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.

Mentor and support junior engineers and provide specialist technical advice to stakeholders.

Contribute to project planning, commissioning, and optimisation activities.

About You

Degree qualifications in Electrical, Control Systems, or related Engineering discipline.

Extensive experience with industrial control systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS), preferably in mining, resources, or heavy industry.

Strong knowledge of control logic, automation, instrumentation, and process control.

Proven ability to manage projects, deliver outcomes, and work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

CPEng or eligibility for chartered status will be highly regarded.

At MRM, we are Territory First – we encourage and prioritise applications from current Northern Territory residents or those willing to relocate.

Current Glencore employees are encouraged to discuss their interest in this position with their manager prior to applying.

To learn more, contact us at Note: We may commence interviews and make appointments prior to the closing date.

Now and shape the future with Glencore.

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