Workfast is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Control Systems Engineer in Townsville, QLD Workfast is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Control Systems Engineer who will manage the integrity of PCS, HMI, and PLC control. Assist in the establishment of the electrical, control and instrumentation maintenance function and the development and maintenance of the electrical discipline in the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Your responsibilities would include: Ensure maintenance of electrical equipment is undertaken in a safe, environmentally aware and cost- effective way. Coordinate implementation of electrical projects (capital, maintenance, safety, improvement, etc). Manage the plant PCS, including hardware, software, and communication systems. Configure and commission PCS equipment. Carry out modifications to PLC/HMI programs. Ensure Management of Change is being correctly applied within area of control. Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs for all PCS equipment. Provide technical overview for the operation of the control systems. Maintain the integrity and reliability of the plant control systems by investigating the root cause equipment faults and develop appropriate remedial action. Maintain documentation for the plant PCS, including hardcopies of documents required to assist other electrical team members to fault-find the PCS. Prepare regular reports on the overall control system performance. Collate, analyse and trend electrical operating data to optimise control systems. Liaise with equipment and services suppliers to ensure value for SMC. To be successful: Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or related discipline. RPEQ for relevant engineering qualifications. High level knowledge of Australian and international Standards, and Regulatory requirements. High level knowledge of control system theory, engineering, and maintenance. Demonstrated experience in instrument and control system experience preferably within a heavy industry environment. Demonstrated experience in using CITECT SCADA and Concept 2.6, Unit Pro, Control Expert program. Demonstrated experience with AB PLC, Schneider Electric PLC and instrumentation, HMI communications, LV mcc’s, and motors, Instrumentation, PLC’s, VSD’s, Control system theory, engineering and maintenance. Demonstrated experience with fault finding and root cause analysis or equivalent tools. High level diagnostic and analytical ability in working with complex systems. Able to interpret electrical drawings. Ability to investigate major plant failures and their causes. About us: Workfast is a labour-hire company working with some of Australia's largest companies. We operate in all states of Australia and our employees work in all industries. Workfast embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at any time of application. If you are interested in this position, please click the link to apply.