E&I Technician - KCGM

Airswift; Perth; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking experienced E&I Commissioning Technicians to join a major gold mining operation in Western Australia. Kalgoorlie (FIFO) position with 2 weeks on/1 week off roster for approximately 5-6 months. Pay rate: $98.02/hour casual flat rate.

Qualifications

• WA Electrical Licence with valid passes.
• Certificate IV in Instrumentation EEHA.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• LVR/CPR certificate issued within the last 12 months.
• First Aid certificate issued within the last 3 years.
• National Police Clearance within last 6 months.
• Full medical including LABDAS within last 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Oversee deployment of online elemental analyzers and automated particle-size monitors.
• Run real-time diagnostic testing on mineral recovery during the ore-feed ramp-up.
• Author and execute Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures across new and live plant boundaries.
• Draft SOPs and train plant operators on new technical assets.
• Support commissioning, handover to operations and maintenance teams.

Skills

Electrical Licence

EEHA Certificate

Driver's Licence

LVR/CPR

First Aid

National Police Clearance

Medical Clearance

Education

Certificate IV in Instrumentation

Job description

Airswift is seeking experienced E&I Commissioning Technicians to join a major gold mining operation in Western Australia. We are recruiting three technicians to support the commissioning and ramp-up of a significant mill expansion project at one of the state's premier mining sites. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a high-profile processing plant upgrade, working alongside commissioning, operations, and maintenance teams during a critical project phase.

Position Details

• Role: E&I Commissioning Technician
• Number of Vacancies: 3
• Location: Kalgoorlie, WA (FIFO)
• Roster: 2 Weeks On / 1 Week Off
• Duration: Approximately 5-6 months
• Pay Rate: $98.02/hour casual flat rate

Project Overview

The project involves a major mill expansion aimed at increasing plant throughput and processing capacity. The commissioning phase is currently progressing to schedule, with ongoing plant integration, testing, optimisation, and operational handover activities.

Advanced Automation

Oversee the deployment of online elemental analyzers and automated particle-size monitors.

Metallurgical Optimization

Run real-time diagnostic testing on mineral recovery rates during the initial ore-feed ramp-up.

Safety & Isolation

Author and execute complex Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures across intersecting new and live plant boundaries.

Operational Handover

Draft standard operating procedures (SOPs) and train standard plant operators on new technical assets.

Essential Requirements

• WA Electrical Licence (front and back copy)
• Certificate IV in Instrumentation EEHA Certificate
• Current Driver's Licence (front and back copy)
• Current LVR/CPR Certificate (issued within the last 12 months)
• Current First Aid Certificate (within the last 3 years)
• National Police Clearance (issued within the last 6 months)
• Full Medical completed within the last 6 months, including LABDAS (28-day report)

Applicants must have full Australian working rights to be considered for this position.