Senior Field Automation Technician

Senior Field Automation Technician
Darwin, NT | Industrial Automation & Operational Technology

Our client is seeking a Senior Field Automation Technician to support and deliver automation solutions across critical industrial and infrastructure environments. This is a hands-on position suited to an experienced automation professional who can confidently troubleshoot, modify, commission and support PLC and SCADA systems in live operational facilities.

Working across a diverse range of industrial sites, you will play a key role in maintaining system reliability, supporting operational teams and delivering automation upgrades and improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advanced fault finding and troubleshooting of PLC, SCADA and HMI systems
• Modify, maintain and optimise control system software
• Lead commissioning activities for new installations, upgrades and system modifications
• Support plant operations through reactive and preventative maintenance activities
• Investigate system performance issues and implement corrective actions
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial communications networks and field devices
• Prepare technical documentation and reports
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior technicians and engineers
• Liaise directly with site personnel, maintenance teams and stakeholders

About You

You will be an experienced automation professional with a strong background supporting industrial control systems within operational environments.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Significant experience in industrial automation, control systems or electrical/instrumentation environments
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Rockwell / Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Studio 5000)
  • Siemens PLCs (S7, TIA Portal)
  • Citect SCADA / AVEVA Plant SCADA
• Demonstrated PLC programming, troubleshooting and fault-finding capability
• Experience commissioning and supporting industrial automation systems
• Understanding of industrial networking and communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Profibus and Modbus
• Ability to work autonomously and lead technical activities in the field

Qualifications

• Electrical Trade Certificate, Instrumentation Trade Certificate or equivalent
• Current Electrical Licence highly regarded
• Cert IV Instrumentation & Control advantageous
• Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Electrical, Instrumentation or Automation Engineering highly regarded

What's on Offer

• Senior technical role with significant autonomy
• Diverse industrial automation projects and operational support activities
• Exposure to leading PLC, SCADA and OT technologies
• Strong pipeline of work across critical infrastructure and industrial sectors
• Attractive remuneration package and career development opportunities

If you're a senior automation professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and working directly with customers and operational teams, we'd like to hear from you.