Bring your energy to Aggreko as Senior Controls Systems Engineer based North Central Qld.
Job Overview
Aggreko is seeking an experienced Senior Control Systems Engineer to join the Eva Copper Project team in Brisbane and support the delivery of one of Australia's largest hybrid power generation facilities.
The project combines thermal generation, solar, BESS, industrial communications networks and balance-of-plant infrastructure. Reporting to the Project Engineering Lead, you will provide technical leadership across control system design, integration, testing, commissioning and engineering assurance.
The role includes both hands-on engineering and technical oversight of consultants and vendors delivering PLC, SCADA and industrial network systems. The primary PLC platform is Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley.
Experience with hybrid power plants, renewables, BESS, microgrids and diesel or gas generation will be highly regarded.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to be pivotal in the delivery of a land mark Renewable Power Project
- Competitive compensation
- Safety-focused culture
- A range of career development opportunities
What you’ll do as Senior Controls System Engineer :
- Lead the design, review and integration of PLC, SCADA, HMI and industrial network systems using Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley platforms.
- Lead, manage and coordinate external control systems consultants, system integrators and vendors, ensuring alignment between PLC, SCADA, industrial network and OEM control system workstreams and driving technical integration across the project.
- Provide technical leadership and review of control philosophies, functional specifications, network architectures and other engineering deliverables.
- Coordinate interfaces between control systems and electrical, mechanical, thermal generation, solar, BESS and balance-of-plant systems.
- Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, testing and troubleshooting activities to ensure successful project delivery
- Ensure control system documentation, software configuration, testing records and handover deliverables are completed to the required standard
You are: - A degree in Electrical, Control Systems, Automation or Mechatronics Engineering.
- Strong experience with Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley PLC systems.
- Experience with SCADA, HMI systems and industrial Ethernet networks.
- Proven experience developing or reviewing control philosophies and functional specifications.
- Experience managing consultants, system integrators or vendor technical deliverables.
- Practical FAT, SAT and commissioning experience.
- Strong communication skills and a practical, delivery-focused approach.
- Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary controls delivery teams and coordinating multiple consultants and vendors on complex industrial or power projects.
- Experience with hybrid power plants, renewables, BESS, microgrids and diesel or gas generation will be highly regarded.
This role requires frequent travel to vendor facilities and remote project sites for FATs, SATs, integration testing, site inspections and commissioning activities.
During key pre-commissioning and commissioning phases, the role will operate on a 2 weeks on / 1 week off site roster.
Candidates must be willing and able to travel regularly and work at remote locations as required.
Our people are can-do, positive, resilient and persistent. If that feels like you, apply now and build your career with the people bringing energy to the world.
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Equal employment opportunity
We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.
We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Skills Required
- Degree in Electrical, Control Systems, Automation, or Mechatronics Engineering
- Strong experience with Rockwell Automation and Allen-Bradley PLC systems
- Experience with SCADA, HMI systems, and industrial Ethernet networks
- Experience developing or reviewing control philosophies and functional specifications
- Experience managing consultants, system integrators, or vendor technical deliverables
- Practical FAT, SAT, and commissioning experience
- Strong communication skills and a practical, delivery-focused approach
- Experience leading multidisciplinary controls delivery teams and coordinating consultants and vendors on complex industrial or power projects
- Experience with hybrid power plants, renewables, BESS, microgrids, and diesel or gas generation
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly and work at remote locations
Aggreko Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as broad, including medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability, and an EAP, with wellness incentives highlighted. Practical extras like company‑paid safety gear further support frontline roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off options include paid holidays and PTO, plus two paid volunteer days in North America. This expands leave beyond standard vacation.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive programs include annual bonus opportunities and role‑linked earnings that can materially lift take‑home pay in certain months or seasons. Field and sales contexts, as well as overtime eligibility, can enhance total compensation.
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What We Do
Welcome to the Aggreko LinkedIn page. As the global leader in temporary power, temperature control and energy solutions, we enable our customers to achieve their goals through a range of innovative, flexible, class-leading modular solutions. Utilising the latest technologies, we combine innovative thinking with our sector knowledge to deliver the best results; where, when and for as long as needed. Are you thinking about a career at Aggreko? Working at Aggreko is more than just a job. We care about the people who work with us and want to ensure that our employees have a fulfilling career, work in a safe environment, are happy and share our values. We encourage all our employees to expand their skills and knowledge, so you are able to grow and become the future of our business. We welcome employees from all backgrounds, disciplines and abilities, to assist us in achieving our global goals. So are you ready to join a team of great people? Get in touch
