Control Systems Engineer

From the fresh water you drink, to the chemicals fro thriving industries ingredients in your food and personal care items, and to the roads you drive home safely on, IXOM is a part of your everyday - we’re behind every life. 

Your role

We are currently seeking an experienced DCS/Automation Controls Engineer to join our Botany manufacturing site, based in Sydney

As the Control Systems Engineer, you will design, develop, commission and support automation and manufacturing execution systems our facilities, whilst also delivering projects and initiatives to meet the needs of both the business and internal customers.

Your responsibilities

• Manage maintenance and reliability of Control Systems on site.
• Develop life cycle maintenance programs for the controls systems
• Design, engineering, installation, and commissioning of Control Systems related major and minor projects
• Propose and implement process improvements through changes in control/ automation systems
• Implement changes in accordance with our management of change process
• Carry out testing of the safety instrumented system on site and manage the record keeping
• Assist with fault finding with the process/ control systems related problems

Your skills & experience

• DCS / Controls engineering experience
• PLCs engineering experience
• Control Systems engineering design and commissioning experience
• Understanding and experience of working with layers of protection
• Experience with safety instrumented systems
• Control system maintenance experience
• Delta V experience highly regarded
• Technical documentation preparation
• Industrial networking
• Chemical industry experience beneficial 

The ideal person will come from a similar background having worked as a controls & automation engineer with particular focus on DCS engineering.

About IXOM

While IXOM might not be a household name, we have a world-class heritage spanning over 100 years and we play a vital part in the lives of tens of millions of people every day.  We’re the experts behind the scenes, who ensure safe and reliable access and help industries, businesses and local communities to thrive.

IXOM is supported by over 1,100 employees globally and its operations span across four continents and ten countries, with headquarters in Melbourne, Australia. Our products, services and solutions are used across many end markets, including dairy, agriculture, viticulture, electricity, steel, food and beverage, pulp and paper, mining and construction, and water treatment (just to name a few). Evyerhting we do, from the products we make and source, to the supporting services we deliver, is underpinned by unique in-house expertise and capabilities, and a steadfast commitment to safety, innovation and quality.

Our people are the driving force behind our business and we’re always open to new ideas from our employees. Our size means we're dynamic and adaptable, while still being a secure and industry leading organisation. With a second to none wellbeing program, education assistance, learning, secondment and promotional opportunities, and an array of additional benefits, we take looking after our people seriously. And, of course, we offer flexible working wherever possible.

Your benefits at IXOM

For a start, you’ll work for a large successful global organisation, where you’ll not only earn a competitive salary, you’ll have access to an Employee Assistance Program, a Recognition Program, and a range of health and benefits discounts. You’ll be provided with ongoing learning and development to meet your professional needs. You’ll be supported by an accessible leadership team who are driven by a solid values platform that underpins who we are and how we operate.

What’s more, you’ll find yourself working with a flexible, diverse, and inclusive workforce. 

We celebrate and nurture our people. We’re focused on embracing change.

There is no better time to join us.

Your next step

To apply for this position, please click the link on this job advert to send your CV to our Talent Acquisition team.

Please note that you must have full working rights to apply.

No agencies please. IXOM will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. You. After all, that’s who we’re really interested in.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

About Our Process

At IXOM we are committed to employing individuals who align with our values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, and reference checks.