Control Systems Engineer - Prospect, SA
BH-318846
Posted: 25/11/2025
- $115000 - $130000 per annum
- Australia South Australia Unley
- Permanent
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Alternative & Renewable Energy
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Energy from Waste / Biomass
Control Systems Engineer - Adelaide
Our client is a company that captures methane from landfill sites and turns it into renewable energy or safely destroys it to reduce emissions. It operates multiple biogas facilities and helps lower greenhouse gases while supplying reliable renewable power. They are now looking for a Control Systems Engineer for either of their offices in Brisbane or Adelaide.
Job Description:
A great opportunity to join a busy team that is in Queensland and South Australia. This position will include designing, developing, and maintaining control systems while supervising junior engineers and coordinating contractors. The role requires independent work, leadership, and occasional after-hours support.
Key Responsibilities:
Click on the apply button or for more information, please email Chad Musselwhite on chad.musselwhite@nesfircroft.com
Please note:
My client has indicated they are not able to sponsor for this role, there you must be resident in Australia and have full working rights for Australia for this role.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Our client is a company that captures methane from landfill sites and turns it into renewable energy or safely destroys it to reduce emissions. It operates multiple biogas facilities and helps lower greenhouse gases while supplying reliable renewable power. They are now looking for a Control Systems Engineer for either of their offices in Brisbane or Adelaide.
Job Description:
A great opportunity to join a busy team that is in Queensland and South Australia. This position will include designing, developing, and maintaining control systems while supervising junior engineers and coordinating contractors. The role requires independent work, leadership, and occasional after-hours support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and maintain control systems using Allen-Bradley CompactLogix, Citect SCADA, and other platforms (Siemens S7, Horner, Red Lion)
- Work with additional SCADA systems (Ignition, AVEVA GeoSCADA, Honeywell Experion)
- Prepare technical documents: specifications, control philosophies, I/O lists, P&IDs, reports, manuals
- Provide technical support, including after-hours troubleshooting when rostered
- Ensure compliance with standards, WHS requirements, and risk processes (risk assessments, HAZOPs)
- Supervise junior engineers and oversee contractors during installation and commissioning
- Manage project schedules, costs, and stakeholder communication.
- 3+ years’ experience in industrial automation and control systems
- Australian Driver’s Licence
- Willing to travel as needed (intrastate, interstate, and overseas)
- Proficient with RSLogix 5000/500 and Citect SCADA.
- Salary up to $130,000 + Superannuation
- Discretionary Bonus Package
- Hybrid working.
Click on the apply button or for more information, please email Chad Musselwhite on chad.musselwhite@nesfircroft.com
Please note:
My client has indicated they are not able to sponsor for this role, there you must be resident in Australia and have full working rights for Australia for this role.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.