Specialist Control Systems

Position Summary:

The primary responsibility of this role is to provide subject matter expertise and leadership for the management, configuration, and support of fixed plant control systems across Whitehaven Coal’s operations.

Key Responsibilities
 

• Provide expertise and leadership for the management, configuration, and support of fixed plant control systems
• Ensures systems are deployed, maintained, and supported to meet standards and requirements
• Contribute to continuous improvement
• Prepare submissions and manage technologies within budget constraints.
• Manage and support the deployment, configuration, and remote support of SCADA control systems (CHPP, TLO, Yard) and PLC systems.
• Administer and support Pi Vision systems, CHPP OT Workstations, and Gate Access Systems.
• Manage and support Environmental Monitoring Systems and Lighting Plant & Pump Automation Systems.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Control Systems Technology or Engineering, or equivalent experience in the mining industry.
• Strong technical expertise in SCADA, PLC, and control systems within mining or industrial environments.
• Experience in project management and performance analysis of control systems.
• Proficiency in the administration of Pi Vision systems and similar OT platforms.