Engineering support for Gladstone industry
Gladstone is one of Queensland’s major industrial centres - home to large-scale port and bulk handling operations, aluminium and alumina processing, and significant manufacturing and utilities infrastructure. The industrial base requires reliable control systems and engineers who understand the demands of continuous process environments.
Beetle Engineering is based in Mackay and travels regularly to Gladstone for project and support work. Our experience across mining, ports, processing, and utilities means we can engage with the full range of industrial automation and electrical engineering work that Gladstone operations require.
Control systems and automation in Gladstone
Gladstone’s port and processing operations run on Rockwell, Emerson, AVEVA, and Ignition platforms - the same systems we work on across the rest of Queensland. PLC programming and upgrades, SCADA development and migration, RPEQ electrical engineering for switchroom and equipment work, and commissioning support are the core of what we deliver.
For bulk handling and port terminal operations, conveyor and materials handling control systems are a regular part of our scope. Tight tolerances on sequencing, interlock logic, and safety systems mean this is work that requires experienced control system engineers rather than generalist electricians.
Minimising travel overhead for regional clients
For Gladstone clients, we structure project work to minimise site visits without reducing quality. Engineering, design, and hardware configuration happens in Mackay before we travel. Site visits are planned around installation, commissioning, and handover. For ongoing support, remote access via secure VPN allows us to respond to faults and provide program support without the cost and delay of travel.