Senior Controls Systems Engineer
Pearl Recruitment Group$160k – $180k
Listed 18 Sep 2026
17th September, 2026
Our Client, a Control systems and electrical engineering firm are currently seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to join their team to handle a large key account on a full time, permeant basis. Their offices are based in Kewdale with occasional travel to the Pilbara.
The opportunity
- Full-time, permanent
- Perth-based with occasional travel to Pilbara sites
- $160K-$180K + super, depending on experience
- Senior, client-facing role
- Work across BHP mine, rail and port control systems
- 5 - 8+ years' control systems engineering experience
- Strong mining / resources background
- Demonstrated BHP Iron Ore experience is essential
- Experience across WAIO assets such as Newman, Jimblebar, South Flank, Mining Area C, Nelson Point or Finucane Island
- Relevant Electrical, Instrumentation or Control Systems qualification
- Current WA driver's licence and ability to obtain BHP site access
- Rockwell Automation experience/certification
- AVEVA/OSIsoft PI or Wonderware Historian
- Rail or port control systems experience
- Siemens PLC experience
- Project or team leadership experience
- $160K-$180K + super
- All overtime paid or banked as TOIL
- Direct senior-level exposure to a Tier 1 mining client
- Career progression and professional development
If this role is of interest to you and you meet the above requirements, please apply and send through your most up to date resume. For a confidential conversation, please call 9474 9079 and ask for Imogen.