Process Control Specialist

• Site Based - Balranald, NSW

• 8 days on, 6 days off, Permanent Position

• Inclusive culture that supports professional & career development 
   

lluka Resources is a leading global producer of the critical minerals, zircon and high-grade titanium dioxide feedstocks (rutile and synthetic rutile). Iluka has also established a significant position in rare earth elements (rare earths). As an international supplier of critical minerals, Iluka’s products are used in an array of applications including technology, construction, medical, lifestyle, defence and industrial uses.  

Our people are the foundation of our business and are vital to our success now and into the future. Iluka offers an empowering and inclusive work environment that is as diverse as the communities in which we operate.  
 

About the location 

Iluka’s Balranald operation is located in the Riverina district of south western New South Wales. The development is focused on the rutile and zircon rich West Balranald deposit, which also contains material quantities of rare earth minerals. Owing to its relative depth (approximately 60 metres below surface), Iluka has over several years assessed the potential to develop West Balranald via a novel, remotely operated, underground mining (UGM) technology.

Iluka’s UGM technology is akin to keyhole surgery for the mining of critical minerals. This enables access to ore bodies previously thought uneconomic, with marked reductions in both environmental disturbance and carbon intensity relative to traditional mineral sands extraction techniques, which are themselves less impactful than other commodities. Iluka’s Balranald operation is located approximately two hours by road from Mildura in regional NSW. You can choose to live in the local region, drive-in, drive-out from towns outside the regional area, (FIFO) fly-in, fly-out from Melbourne or (BIBO) bus-in, bus-out from Adelaide. 

You can find out about our Balranald operation through the following link: 

Balranald - Resource Development | Iluka Resources 

About the role

We have an opportunity for an experienced and motivated Process Control Specialist to join our team.
 

This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in the mining industry. You will play a critical role in the ramp-up of new equipment and processes, ensuring they are integrated seamlessly into our operations. Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and success of the operations which will be utilising Schneider M580 PLC’s and SCADA.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, your key responsibilities will be to:

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering preferred, or an unrestricted electrical worker's license required

• Industry experience in a 24/7 mining or processing environment

• Experience with Schneider Electrical control systems, Plant SCADA (Citect)

• 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 maintenance of mining and mineral processing plants
   

Our offer to you

• Family friendly 8:6 roster

• New camp facilities, including gym and a swimming pool

• Be supported through an inclusive and collaborative culture

• Opportunities for training and professional development

• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave

• Competitive remuneration package including allowances and bonus structure

• Company share matching scheme 
   

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. 

Full working rights in Australia are required for you to be eligible to apply for this role. 

Applications Close: 4 September 2026

“We respect and encourage diversity in a workforce that reflects our communities.”