Process Control Engineer

• Join Australia’s first fully integrated rare earths refinery  

• Site-based at Eneabba, Western Australia  

• DIDO, BIBO or residential depending on location  

Iluka Resources is a leading global producer of critical minerals, zircon and high-grade titanium dioxide feedstocks. In partnership with the Australian Government, Iluka is developing Australia’s first fully integrated rare earths refinery at Eneabba in Western Australia’s Mid West.  

The refinery will produce both light and heavy separated rare earth oxides, supporting diversified global supply chains for minerals essential to defence, renewable energy, electric vehicles, robotics and advanced technologies. 

About the role  

Play a pivotal role in supporting our Eneabba Rare Earths Refinery, helping shape the long-term success of one of Australia's most significant critical minerals projects.  

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, the Process Control Engineer will play a critical role in the commissioning and start-up of new equipment and processes, ensuring they are integrated seamlessly into our operations.  

The key focus of the role is to assist in the engineering, maintenance and management of process control hardware, process control applications, operator user interfaces, process control reporting tools and safety control systems. The position is also expected to provide support for site and projects teams with the design and implementation of new control system solutions as required.  

This site-based role operates on a 8:6, roster, with new camp accommodation and facilities provided. Residential, BIBO or DIDO is available depending on location.   

To support the operation through the commissioning period, the role will initially operate on a 10:4 roster before transitioning to an 8:6 roster. 

Key responsibilities:  

• Ensure effective process control services are maintained and in place, while mitigating overall risk towards people, equipment and the environment 

• Deliver effective process control services to achieve daily operational excellence, to drive down unit cost of production and improve production capability across the site 

• Provide technical advice to operational teams on plant efficiencies around operating rates, conditions and procedures with all the necessary information, allowing operability of the plant under their control with confidence 

• Supervise electrical work and installations, ensuring compliance of the services with statutory and regulatory standards 

About you  

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, computing qualifications and / or an electrical trade background 

• Previous experience in a similar position in the resources industry, preferably processing plants or complex refinery

• Experience with Plant SCADA (Citect) 

• Network switch management experience, including Hirschmann, Cisco and Moxa equipment 

• Hypervisor management experience (VMware vSphere/ESXi) 

• Experience in PLC, DCS programming and interfaces of different OEM equipment including fault finding 

• Knowledge of automated process control techniques and systems 

• Experience in the management of critical spares 

How to apply  

Applications should include a resume detailing previous experience.  

Applications from candidates who are not selected for this opportunity will be considered for future recruitment campaigns  

What we offer  

We are committed to upholding our Business Values, supporting equal opportunities, gender equality and cultural diversity.  

If you share our values of Integrity, Respect, Courage, Accountability and Collaboration; and you have the skills and experience to help us to succeed and deliver sustainable value, apply now.   

Applications close: 27 November 2026  

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