Instrumentation & Control System Engineer

At Visy, our people make us stand out from the crowd. We’re always seeking solutions, opportunities and possibilities. We look for people who see what’s ahead and run towards it. These people are helping us to achieve our vision to become the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. Together, we can create a better world.

About the Opportunity

We are building a brand-new glass manufacturing and remanufacturing facility in Yatala between Brisbane and Gold Coast. The factory represents the large investment we have ever made, we recycle up to 200,000 tonnes of Queensland’s glass annually to produce 1 billion bottles a year. We are building the new state of the art automated plant next to our existing box factory and beverage can plants on the site. The new plant is expected to be operational in 2026.

• 18-Month Fixed Term Contract

What you will do

Reporting to the Instrumentation & Control Lead Engineer, you will facilitate the detail design, implementation and development phase works associated with construction of the plant Instrumentation, Control and Industrial Information Technology Systems.  These include systems for the batching plant, glass furnaces, forming machines, annealing kilns, conveying, inspection, packaging, AGV, ASRS warehouse, compressed air, vacuum, water and infrastructure.

• Provide oversight, guidance and supervision of the installation and commissioning process related to Instrumentation, Control and IT Engineering aspects.
• Manage Control system functional design and specification (including industrial networks, automation equipment, instrumentation and control devices)
• Design and modify control system network architecture drawings.
• Perform check and balances against mechanical or civil infrastructure allocated to support the instrumentation, electrical and control system design.
• Identify risks related to the IC&E equipment. Support risk assessment and closure by implementing rectification plans. 

What you will bring to the team:

• Senior experience in instrumentation, controls & electrical engineering (i.e. building industrial control systems using PLC’s and SCADA Software Systems. Ideally Siemens S7-400/1500, Profinet, Modbus and/or AVEVA PlantSCADA)
• Proven Control and Instrumentation System, LV Electrical, and/or Communications Cabling Design Experience
• Good knowledge of current industry norms Australian Standards and study criteria pertinent to instrumentation and control systems engineering ensuring compliance of design work with all relevant engineering standards
• Outstanding stakeholder and contractor engagement skills,along with the ability to work in well within a multi discipline engineering team and.

Desirable

• CPEng or RPEQ Certification

Advantageous

• Machinery or Process Functional Safety Experience
• HV Switchgear Automation (IEC 61850)
• Manufacturing Execution Systems

When you join Visy, you’re joining a global leader dedicated to making serious progress in the sustainable packaging and recycling industries.

Please contact Olivia Winter on 0421 221 211 for a confidential discussion or apply now.

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Applications close: 23 Feb 2025 E. Australia Standard Time