PLC SCADA Technician

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Summary

Location

Federation Council, Australia

Work

Full-time

About this Job

About Us

JBS Pork Australia, a leading Australian agri-food company, is at the top of high-quality pork production for both domestic and export markets. As part of the global protein powerhouse JBS, we offer exceptional career opportunities across our diverse farming, processing, and distribution sites in New South Wales, South Australia, and Victoria. With over 1,100 dedicated employees, JBS Pork Australia thrives on innovation, determination, and hard work. Join us and work alongside industry experts committed to the highest standards of food safety, product quality, customer service, and animal welfare.

About the Role

The JBS Pork Division is currently recruiting for a PLC/SCADA Technician to join our team in a permanent full-time capacity. Reporting to the IT Operations Technical Manager, you will be responsible for providing efficient PLC / HMI software development and technical support.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Develop and maintain PLC / HMI coding.
  • Maintain current SCADA and other process control monitoring systems.
  • Analyse business and Operational Technology problems and advise on appropriate solutions and costings.
  • Define and maintain 'best practice' standards and processes.
  • Lead and coordinate the implementation of Operational Technology projects.
  • Maintain a proactive approach to monitoring systems and assets.
  • Coordinate external third parties for implementation projects.
  • Ensure annual objectives are regularly reviewed and met.
  • Adhere to all Company policies, procedures, processes, and work instructions at all times.
  • Perform other duties as directed.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:  

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent industry experience in Industrial Operational Technology.
  • Demonstrated SCADA, PLC, and HMI development skills.
  • Experience with Rockwell / Allen Bradley control systems.
  • Ignition and FactoryTalk experience desirable.
  • Ability to work within a team.
  • Effective time management skills.
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
  • Preparedness to work flexible hours and offsite.

Interested? APPLY NOW! Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.

If you have any queries regarding this opportunity, please email the JBS Pork Australia Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@jbspork.com.au

About the Company

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JBS Australia

Privately Held
System IntegrationFood & Beverage

JBS Australia is Australia’s largest and most respected meat and food processing company. The company has a strong portfolio of leading beef, lamb, pork, and value-added branded products. JBS Australia is part of the global JBS business, which is the largest animal protein business in the world and the second largest food company with operations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. The Australian operation came under JBS ownership in 2007. In Australia, JBS owns some of the largest and most technologically advanced production facilities in strategic locations for access to livestock. JBS owns and operates 10 processing facilities and six feedlots across Australia, as well as Australia’s largest smallgoods manufacturer Primo Foods, and Andrews Meat Industries, a high-value meat cutting and case-ready production facility. JBS Australia also owns and operates a wholesale division, D.R. Johnston; an international meat and by-products trading business, Swift & Company Trade Group; and are the majority shareholder in the leading automation technology company, Scott Technology. Today, JBS Australia exports to more than 50 countries, while also maintaining a significant market share in the domestic beef and lamb market.

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