EIC SUPERVISOR

TSS Group; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 203,000; Part time

Job summary

TSS is seeking an Instrumentation Supervisor for a major greenfield mineral sands project in Western Australia. You will supervise instrumentation work, coordinate contractors, and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and schedule requirements on site.

You will lead and mentor electricians and E&I technicians, review engineering drawings, and troubleshoot PLC/SCADA systems while collaborating with engineering, mechanical, and operations teams to optimise on-site execution.

Qualifications

• Cert II or IV in Instrumentation is required.
• Supervisory experience on large-scale mineral processing projects is required.
• Strong understanding of material handling equipment is preferred.
• Proficiency with PLC/SCADA systems, VSDs, motor control systems, and high-voltage equipment is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate instrumentation work carried out by contractors.
• Verify on-site electrical and instrumentation work meets standards and quality expectations.
• Monitor contractors while ensuring safety, quality, and progress schedules.
• Review and assess incoming electrical/instrumentation drawings and schedule impacts from design changes.
• Identify and report quality issues and assist with inspection/testing programs.
• Provide leadership to electricians and E&I technicians and mentor the team.
• Supervise progress, enforce quality control, and meet deadlines.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and resolve faults in PLCs, SCADA, motors, and conveyors.
• Collaborate with engineering, mechanical, and operations to improve on-site execution.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Mineral processing

PLC/SCADA proficiency

VSDs & motors

High-voltage equipment

Material handling

Education

Cert II or IV in Instrumentation

Job description

Our client, an established engineering consultancy, is seeking an Instrumentation Supervisor to support one of their major greenfield mineral sands projects. This is a critical role, as the project is about to commence construction on the process plant and infrastructure.

Role Responsibilities:

Supervise and coordinate the performance, progress, and quality of instrumentation work carried out by contractors.

Verify that all on-site electrical and instrumentation work meets technical standards and quality expectations.

Monitor contractors while ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and project schedules.

Review and assess incoming electrical and instrumentation engineering drawings, evaluating any schedule impacts resulting from design changes.

Identify and report quality assurance issues to the engineering team, assisting in the development and implementation of inspection and testing programs to address concerns.

Conduct regular assessments of physical progress, working alongside contractors to agree on status updates during weekly reviews.

Ensure all work complies with Australian standards, site safety procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical support to electricians and E&I technicians.

Supervise work progress, enforce quality control measures, and ensure deadlines are met.

Conduct inspections, troubleshoot issues, and resolve faults in electrical and control systems, including PLCs, SCADA, motors, and conveyors.

Work closely with engineering, mechanical, and operations teams to enhance on-site execution and efficiency.

What you'll have:

Cert II or IV in Instrumentation

Supervisory experience on large-scale mineral processing projects

Strong understanding of material handling equipment

Proficiency with PLC/SCADA systems, VSDs, motor control systems, and high-voltage equipment.

What's in it for you?

2/1 roster

3-4 month initial contract

About TSS

TSS is a specialist recruitment partner for Australia’s resources, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Our team has real-world experience, and we take pride in matching the right people with the right work. We know what good delivery looks like—on site, onshore, and offshore—and we don't waste time.