Automation & Control Specialist

Automation & Control Specialist

Are you an Automation and Control expert ready to make a significant impact on Australian aquaculture?

Tassal Group, Australia’s premier seafood producer, is seeking a highly skilled Automation and Control Specialist to join our team in Proserpine, QLD or in Hobart, TAS. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge automation projects that will shape the future of our industry.

What you’ll be doing:

• Design, develop, and implement innovative automation solutions to optimise our aquaculture operations.
• Program and configure PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, Omron) and SCADA systems (Ignition, FactoryTalk) to control critical processes.
• Develop instrumentation and control designs, including P&IDs, loop diagrams, network diagrams, and control philosophies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement automation opportunities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation system issues to ensure optimal performance.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Extensive experience in PLC and SCADA programming in both greenfield and brownfield environments.
• Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP).
• Proficiency in Python programming, SQL databases, and network technologies (including wireless and LoraWan).
• Experience with robotics, advanced automation technologies, and cyber security.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and results-oriented approach.
• A willingness to travel up to 1 week per month.
• Legal right to work in Australia

Why join Tassal?

• Opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding projects.
• Be part of a team that drives technological advancements in aquaculture.
• Contribute to sustainable and ethical seafood production.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

If you're passionate about automation and control and eager to contribute to a sustainable future, we encourage you to apply.

Who are we?

Our people each contribute in different ways, embracing our business values and harnessing our can do – safely culture with purpose and intent.  Our shared values are an essential part of our business culture, they define us. They underpin and guide our commitment, attitude, how we work and the quality of our products. We are passionate, we achieve together, we own it and we can do safely.

If you have any questions, please email Kenny Stewart at Talent@tassal.com.au