Senior Automation Engineer

Thornton - Australia

Yearly Salary: $ 140000 - 170000

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

NEPEAN Power Thornton NSW

About Us

At NEPEAN we are proud to be Australias leading privately owned engineering mining services and industrial manufacturing organisation. We deliver high value innovative and sustainable solutions for the worlds leading mining construction and transport companies. Over the last 40 years hard work technical credibility and a willingness to tackle complex projects have earned NEPEAN an enviable reputation. Today our organisation employs over 1400 people across six continents and distributes products to more than 65 countries.

NEPEAN Power is a recognised leader in highquality electrical and automation solutions used throughout the mining construction utilities and industrial sectors.

Lead the Future of Automation at NEPEAN Power

NEPEAN Power is seeking a highly skilled Senior Automation Engineer to take a technical and leadership role within our growing Automation team. This position offers the rare opportunity to work handson with complex industrial control systems while guiding the capability and development of engineers and technicians across our operation.

Based at our Thornton facility you will play a pivotal role in ensuring NEPEAN Powers manufactured equipment meets the highest standards of safety quality and performanceacross both workshop and onsite environments.

What You Will Be DoingTechnical Leadership

Lead PLC SCADA HMI and VSD software development configuration and commissioning.
Guide engineers and technicians through complex testing troubleshooting and commissioning tasks.
Integrate new technologies and automation products into NEPEANs standard designs.

Engineering Management

Oversee engineering deliverables project progress and associated labour and cost.
Allocate team resources in consultation with the Automation Manager.
Provide mentoring coaching and technical support to team members.
Maintain Engineering Management Systems (Jira Tempo etc.).

Standardisation & Improvement

Identify and drive standardisation across engineering documentation control systems and digital processes.
Develop and improve engineering procedures templates and digital workflows.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

Liaise directly with customers and internal teams to resolve technical challenges.
Proactively identify customer requirements system improvements and optimisation opportunities.

Safety & Compliance

Apply SWMS risk assessments and WHS procedures in all engineering activities.
Ensure all equipment meets NEPEAN Power QA and compliance standards.
Report and follow up on workplace hazards promptly.

What You BringQualifications & Experience

Electrical trade or engineering qualification.
5 years of experience in industrial automation including PLC/SCADA development and commissioning.
Strong experience faultfinding and testing complex control systems.

Technical & Professional Skills

Expertise in automation hardware PLCs VSDs HMI/SCADA and industrial communication systems.
Strong organisational analytical and time management capabilities.
Clear communication stakeholder engagement and problemsolving skills.
Ability to mentor others and guide project delivery.
Flexible approach with the ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
Highlevel computer literacy and familiarity with digital engineering tools.

Why Join NEPEAN Power

Work on exciting complex and technically challenging automation projects.
Lead innovation and standardisation across NEPEANs automation function.
Excellent career development pathways across the wider NEPEAN Group.
Supportive team culture with strong engineering capability.
Competitive salary benefits and longterm stability with an Australian industry leader.

Ready to Lead and Innovate

Join a business where your expertise makes a real impact across multiple industries.

Apply Now to become NEPEAN Powers next Senior Automation Engineer

NEPEAN is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunity. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples culturally diverse communities people with disability and LGBTIQ individuals.

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NEPEAN Power Thornton NSWAbout UsAt NEPEAN we are proud to be Australias leading privately owned engineering mining services and industrial manufacturing organisation. We deliver high value innovative and sustainable solutions for the worlds leading mining construction and transport companies. Ov...