Automation Technician - Kalgoorlie
Automation Technician - Kalgoorlie
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03-05-2025
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Infotech People have been exclusively retained by our client who is the Australian arm of a bigger global mining and explosives group. Due to continued growth we are looking for an Automation Technician to join an existing successful team in Kalgoorlie. There is a real opportunity here once proven to move into a Plant Manager role as the team inevitably grows.
The successful candidate will have a cando attitude and not be afraid to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty if required. They are an exceptional communicator who are happy to share knowledge and train other staff members.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Installing programming and maintaining complex Industrial Control Systems which form part of a complex Automation Systems with lots of moving parts. ie Robotics and Machine Vision.
- Knowledge of safe work practices within mining and explosives.
- Troubleshooting and diagnosis of plant control system problems
- Undertake modifications and design initiatives on production equipment
- Maintain documentation for both electrical and automation systems
Skills & Experience Required:
- Degree in Engineering Electronics Mechatronics or equivalent.
- Must have a minimum of 3 years of industry experience working in an Automation & Robotics environment
- Advanced PLC knowledge with Allan Bradley PLC
- Experience with Machine Vision HMI GP Pro Festo servos Valving SICK safety PLC and KUKA robotics. (MUST HAVE at least 4 out of the 7)
- Demonstrated experience using spreadsheets databases and word processing applications.
- Both Electrical and Mechanical aptitude.
- Excellent communication interpersonal and problemsolving skills.
Highly Advantageous:
- A Grade Electrical license of any Australian state.
- Mechanical Trade Certificate.
- Mining or Explosives experience. This is an outstanding role working with a winning team culture competitive salary and a ton of opporutnity for career advancement. We are preferably looking for a candidate located in the Kalgoorlie area although we would also look at someone open to FIFO with a view to moving down to Kalgoorlie at a later date.
Only accepting Permanent Residents or Australian Citizens at this time.
Required Experience:
IC
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