E&I Commissioning Technician

POWERTECH PTY LTD; Shire Of East Pilbara; Hybrid; AUD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights from capital cities to Perth

Job summary

Powertech PTY LTD in Pilbara seeks a short-term Instrument & Electrical Technician to perform loop checking, install verification, and calibration of field instruments. The role involves testing control valves and actuators, troubleshooting signals, and ensuring safe, compliant installation.

Eligible candidates hold WA A-Grade electrical license, Cert III/IV Instrumentation, and CPR/LVR with First Aid. Flights from major capitals to Perth are provided for the duration of the assignment.

Qualifications

• WA - Unrestricted Electrical Licence (A-Grade)
• Cert III or IV Instrumentation
• CPR / LVR certificates
• First Aid
• Confined space OR Demonstrate first attack firefighting equipment

Responsibilities

• Perform instrument loop checking from field instruments to control systems (PLC/DCS/ESD/F&G).
• Verify correct installation, wiring, tubing, tagging, and grounding of field instruments.
• Calibrate pressure, temperature, flow, and level instruments (transmitters, switches, gauges).
• Conduct functional testing of control valves, on/off valves, MOVs, and actuators.
• Troubleshoot loop discrepancies, signal issues, and field wiring problems.

Skills

Instrument loop checks

Field instrument calibration

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Education

WA Unrestricted Electrical Licence (A-Grade)

Certificate III Instrumentation

Certificate IV Instrumentation

Tools

PLC

DCS

Electrical test gear

Job description

Powertech is a leading Electrical EPC and Services provider, trusted for delivering complex and critical projects across Oil & Gas, Mining, Utilities, Defence, Infrastructure and Energy sectors since 1998. We embrace innovation and focus on technical excellence with a safety first mindset. Our inclusive culture fosters collaboration and growth, creating a unique environment where every team member can achieve their full potential.

Position Overview:

• Roster: 2:1
• Start Date: ASAP 2026
• Hours: 10.5hrs/ day
• Superannuation paid on ALL hours worked
• Duration: 2 months work
• Location: Pilbara
• POH: Perth, but will be covered flights from any major capital in Australia to Perth

Scope of Work:

• Perform instrument loop checking from field instruments to control systems (PLC/DCS/ESD/F&G).
• Verify correct installation, wiring, tubing, tagging, and grounding of field instruments.
• Calibrate pressure, temperature, flow, and level instruments (transmitters, switches, gauges).
• Conduct functional testing of control valves, on/off valves, MOVs, and actuators.
• Troubleshoot loop discrepancies, signal issues, and field wiring problems.

About You:

• WA - Unrestricted Electrical Licence (A-Grade)
• Cert III or IV Instrumentation
• CPR / LVR certificates
• First Aid
• Confined space OR Demonstrate first attack firefighting equipment

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