Salary: $110,000 – $130,000 per year
Control Systems Technician
The Opportunity
QMAG Pty Limited is fully owned subsidiary of the Refratechnik Group (www.refra.com). The Refratechnik Group is a global network of companies, all active in the refractory business. QMAG Pty Limited is one of the world's largest producers of Deadburned, Electrofused and Calcined Magnesia for the global refractory and chemical markets. Magnesia is mined at our Kunwarara Operation; transported and further processed at our Parkhurst Site. We believe in our core fundamental values which are Family Spirit, Technology Leaders, Sustainable Thinkers & Actors and Excellence in Management and Leadership. As Refra is the only family-owned refractory company operating worldwide, we attach great importance to a value-oriented corporate culture. We are seeking a Control Systems Technician to join our Maintenance Team based at our Parkhurst Site. The Control Systems Technician provides system administration and maintenance for the plant, along with, process control systems at Parkhurst and Kunwarara Operations.
The Role
The role of Control Systems Technician will involve, amongst other things:
- Programming of CTi / Siemens and Allen Bradley PLCs
- Setting and control of PLC programming standards
- Programming of Citect SCADA workstations
- Troubleshooting and maintenance on PLC, SCADA, and Control Systems Network hardware
- Provide troubleshooting support on process and plant instrumentation
- Training of Electricians in the use of PLC and SCADA systems
- Develop strong working knowledge of plant processes
- All aspects of control system programming from functional specification design to programming
- Participate actively in the project process, providing input for the design, specification, and purchase phase
The Requirements
We are looking for people with the following:
- Tertiary Qualifications – Control Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering (desirable)
- Certificate 3 Instrumentation Technician (optional)
- Experience in Instrumentation, PLC and Citect SCADA systems
- 5 years’ demonstrated experience in PLC and SCADA programming in an industrial environment (desirable)
- Sound reasoning and problem-solving skills
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong ability to work collaboratively within a team
- Ability to work to tight deadlines on multiple tasks
QMAG Benefits and Culture
You can look forward to working within an inclusive corporate culture that puts people first and always ensures our employees' health and safety. How we do this:
- 26 weeks Primary Carers Leave, 4 weeks Secondary Carers Leave
- Access to corporate discounts on a range of banking and health insurance benefits such as staff retail banking discounts, savings accounts, credit cards, home loans, refinancing options, and access to a range financial wellbeing content
- Novated lease program
- Career development opportunities including training, career coaching and mentoring programs. We offer study assistance and paid study leave.
- Mental health and wellbeing support: Employee assistance programs, training programs on mental health, meditation, and other wellbeing services
- Access to Subscriptions, Corporate and Personal Memberships
- Discounted Gym Memberships
Our Commitment to Diversity
QMAG is proud of its diverse employees with a unique mix of skills and talent. We believe diversity and inclusion enhance our workforce capability and culture. We embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We are proudly a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women.
QMAG is an equal-opportunity employer. We highly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Get to know us at https://www.qmag.com.au/