Principal Functional Safety & Control Systems Discipline Engineer
Core
Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in functional safety and control systems for WA Asset Projects portfolio, ensuring safe, sustainable, and effective engineering outcomes for mining operations.
Role type
Principal Functional Safety & Control Systems Discipline Engineer
Builds
Materials handling systems (conveying, crushing, screening, rail interfaces), piping and pumping systems (dewatering, water transmission, tailings storage), and power generation/reticulation facilities.
Domain
Mining (Iron Ore) / Industrial Automation / Functional Safety
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Functional safety expertise (machine safety), Industrial control systems, Australian Standards compliance (AS 61508, AS 61511, AS/NZS 62061), Engineering governance, Sustainability in Design (SiD), Risk management, Technical assurance, Engineering design
Preferred skills
Allen Bradley ControlLogix systems, GuardLogix, PLC or DCS platforms, Engineering project delivery, Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Technologies
Allen Bradley ControlLogix, GuardLogix, PLC, DCS
Responsibilities
Guide engineering strategy and design development for functional safety and control systems; Review engineering processes and solutions to ensure compliance and continuous improvement; Provide specialist advice on functional safety processes and control systems engineering; Review and provide technical feedback on key project deliverables including Safety Requirements Specifications, SIL Verification Reports, and Control System Logic; Partner with project teams to identify and minimize health, safety, environmental, and community risks through Sustainability in Design activities.
Seniority
Principal, technical leadership & subject matter expertise