Engineer Control Systems

As a leading iron ore producer, Hancock Iron Ore is helping secure the resources, jobs and prosperity that underpin the nation’s future. Guided by our vision to be the best mining company for Australia, we measure success not only by what we produce, but by the difference we make. We value creating opportunities, helping build regional and remote areas, and supporting Australian businesses by unlocking potential wherever it exists. Being 'For Australia' means delivering lasting benefits for today and for generations to come.

The Integrated Remote Operations team is currently seeking an Engineer Control Systems to join them on a 7 on, 7 off days & nights roster based at the West Perth Office. Reporting to the Superintendent Control Systems you will be responsible for restoring service during plant interruptions, maintaining control-system integrity and delivering practical improvements that support safe production, equipment reliability and operational performance.

Duties:

Provide first-response and advanced technical support for PLC, SCADA/HMI, industrial network and associated control-system issues across Mine and Port and Dewatering/NPI operations

Act as the primary escalation point for operational control system issues, diagnosing faults, restoring service safely and minimising production impact through clear stakeholder communication and handover

Maintain control-system integrity, security, backups, alarms, bridges/bypasses and technical documentation in accordance with HIO standards

Investigate and implement sustainable corrective actions for recurring failures using structured problem-solving and root cause analysis

Deliver minor modifications and optimisation scopes that improve safety, reliability, throughput and maintainability

Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, IT/OT and project teams, and provide field support when required

Carry out minor control system designs, programming, testing and commissioning as required by the Specialist Control System or Superintendents

Analysing data and presenting findings in written reports

Hancock Iron Ore has a portfolio of world-class iron ore operations located in West Australia’s Pilbara region, with a strong history of delivering reliable products for our customers in key international markets. We have four operating mines: Roy Hill, Miralga Creek, Sanjiv Ridge, and McPhee Creek, plus a range of exciting development opportunities. We deliver more than 70 million tonnes of ore each year through our own two-berth port facility at Stanley Point and the multi-user Utah Point in Port Hedland, providing the materials needed to foster global economic growth and development. Leveraging established infrastructure, including our processing plant and 344km independently owned and operated heavy haul railway, our operation oversees each moment from when ore is mined through to when it is shipped.

Located in the heart of West Perth, our headquarters offers a contemporary and collaborative workplace designed to support productivity, wellbeing and connection. From our popular on-site café, serving fresh breakfast and lunch options alongside barista-made coffee, to modern workspaces, rooftop terraces and end-of-trip facilities for active commuters, we've created an environment that combines great facilities with a workplace culture that helps our people thrive.

Hancock Iron Ore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, Veteran personnel and females to apply. We are a fair, diverse and welcoming workplace. We are proud of our relationships with our Traditional Owners and value the difference these partnerships make to the success of the project and to the lives of the people on whose land we operate.