Lead I&C Engineer | Minerals & Metals

Wood is at the forefront of engineering solutions for a net zero future.  For over 60 years, from study through start-up, at pace and at scale supporting clients of all sizes, we share a passion for driving forward minerals and metals projects that are critical to our future and delivering them safely, cost-efficiently, and responsibly.

We pride ourselves in our capability and position to leverage local project delivery and global expertise to bring the best solutions forward across the life cycle of mining projects. With presence across the globe we are active in leading the way from front end conceptual studies through to EPCM delivery in Cooper, Rare earths, Nickel, Gold, Lithium etc

Being part of Team Wood, means you're in a community unified by our vision, values and behaviours that support how we work together. So much of our success depends on feeling part of a team with people around us that we can rely on.

Our Vision:   Deliver Solutions that transform the world.

Our Values:   Care Courage Commitment

Reporting to the Functional Manager within Electrical Instrumentation and control you will join an Australia wide team that is based in Perth & Brisbane. Our teams are actively working collaboratively across a diverse range of engineering packages from conceptual studies through to EPCM delivery for local & international developments.

Our M&M team are successfully underway in delivery critical engineering design to multiple major greenfield developments both international and locally. In this role you this role will see you join a dedicated project team, working on Australia’s leading greenfield critical minerals sector. Working with clients expanding and leading the way both in Australia & northern Hemisphere. 

With detailed design underway, these projects provide experience in packages of scale, complexity, and design of advanced processing methodologies to deliver optimal extraction. Every day these projects will offer you variety in your work whilst being a part of an industry Teir 1 mining projects.

As a Senior your will play an integral member of the engineering team and as part of this role, key accountabilities will include: 

• Establishes detailed designs and performance specifications to fulfill the requirements of assigned general specifications for components, systems, processes, etc
• Supports the development and delivery of the technical assurance framework
• Continuous promotion of and, adherence to the discipline specific procedures and providing feedback for continuous improvement
• Active participation in design reviews, interpreting specifications and investigating difficulties
• In times may deliver small-scale projects with responsibility for cost, schedule, resource allocation and risk, while working within an established program management plan 
• Functional Control Description & Process Control Table Development, in alignment with review of process data and develop control strategies alongside Vendor data review 
• HAZOP review and closeouts, Participation in Functional Acceptance Testing 
• Communication the Control System Execution strategy with stakeholders alongside  I/O assignment, PCS Alarm rationalization 
• Ensures continuous commitment to safety & HSE requirements, participating in or leads incident investigations as required 

At Wood you will join an inclusive and diverse global community of inquisitive minds and recognised industry innovators, partnering to create new possibilities.

About You

This opportunity is looking for those who are interested in building their engineering careers in resources sector, ready to take on their next challenge working with global leading large-scale projects & portfolio engineering support for sustaining capital work programs.   

You will have: 

• Bachelor/Tertiary degree in Instrumentation & Controls (electrical) from a recognised institute, with prior engineering design experience in wet/dry plant processing or relative industry exposure
• Ability to initiate the exchange of required technical concepts and information with the Design team and other disciplines.
• Knowledge of SPI for the development of I&C engineering deliverables, control systems, shutdown PLC hardware and software design
• Ability to provide guidance and direction to project team and suggestions for departmental standards
• Demonstrates ability to effectively manage resources (personnel, equipment, materials etc)
• Experienced in coaching, mentoring junior engineers, creating a cohesive working environment
• Displays agility in delivery, with ability to adapt and troubleshoot solutions
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for inter-departmental and external company interactions
• A commitment to upholding and driving Safety/HSE standards personally and professionally.

It takes a diverse and inclusive community of inquisitive minds to unlock tomorrow’s solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. Wood encourages Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.   

Join us in the heart of Perth's CBD with free 24/7 access to an exclusive on-site gym, superb end of trip facilities, coffee machines serving on demand and plenty of spaces to get creative. In addition, you will have access to remote and flexible working options, purchased annual leave and employee discount programs. 

WOOD provides a comprehensive, flexible, competitive benefit program for our employees inclusive of 

• Wide range of benefits across Financial Health, Career Support, Wellbeing & Flexible working arrangements
• Global opportunities for career development, in addition to company supported education pathways for your career growth.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business.
• Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.