Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer

Chandler Macleod

  • Gladstone, QLD
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
A senior engineering opportunity exists for an experienced Control & Instrumentation Engineer to lead high-level technical projects in industrial, manufacturing, and government sectors. Relocation support is available for the right candidate.Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead control and instrumentation design, programming, configuration, testing, and commissioning.
  • Ensure technical accuracy and mentor junior engineers.
  • Prepare proposals, estimates, and technical documentation to meet client requirements.
  • Engage with stakeholders and maintain high standards of client satisfaction.
  • Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to drive project innovation.
Technical Requirements:
  • Extensive experience in industrial C&I engineering with proven hands-on capability.
  • Strong knowledge of Australian Standards and Codes.
  • Proficiency in DCS (Bailey, Yokogawa, Honeywell), PLC (Allen Bradley, Modicon, Siemens), and SCADA systems (Citect, Geo SCADA, Experion, FactoryTalk, Wonderware).
  • Experience with motor control, P&ID/PFD preparation, instrumentation selection, and commissioning.
  • Expertise in communication protocols (Profibus, Fieldbus, HART) and safety instrumented systems.
Qualifications & Experience:
  • Electrical Engineering degree (Australian institution) and RPEQ registration in Queensland.
  • Minimum 15 years’ relevant experience in industrial or consulting environments.
  • Corporate membership of Engineers Australia (CPEng/NPER-3) preferred.
  • Engineering or Business Management studies are advantageous.
Location:
Gladstone, QLD, with travel to industrial sites including refineries, chemical plants, coalmines, smelters, and power stations.This role offers the opportunity to lead technically complex projects, work with advanced control systems, and shape high-performing engineering teams.At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.Share this jobInterested in this job?Save JobCreate as alertSimilar JobsSCHEMA MARKUP ( This text will only show on the editor. )We're an Award-Winning Recruitment Agency2025 Winner Excellence in Safety CultureRCSA Awards2025 Social Enterprise CertificationSocial Traders2024 Platinum Sustainability RatingEcovadis2024 Client Service of the Year FinalistAPSCo Awards2024 Compliance Team of the Year FinalistAPSCo Awards2024 RPO of the Year FinalistAPSCo AwardsPart of RGF Staffing ANZ, Chandler Macleod, We Get People.sRecruitment ServicesIndustriesChandler Macleod acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country. We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to elders past and present, whose land we stand upon today.© Chandler Macleod 2025 All rights reservedSite Configuration::: Edit Site Configuration Preview Upload Dialog Preview Loading Dialog Preview Alert Dialog Preview Toast Message

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