Electrical Commissioning Technician — FIFO Mining Projects

RSGx; Newman; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Weekly pay

Multiple rotations

FIFO across WA sites

Ongoing project pipeline

Career progression

Reputable contractor

Job summary

Resource Services Group (RSGx) is seeking experienced Electrical Commissioning Technicians to join our team on a major project just outside Newman in WA. You will work on isolations, permits, live testing, and comprehensive commissioning activities across ELV/LV systems and SCADA/PLC integration.

The role requires WA electrical licence, CPR/LVR, white/blue construction card, and 3+ years’ experience; FIFO rotations across WA sites are available, with strong project incentives and career

Qualifications

• Australian Working Rights.
• Current WA Electrical Licence.
• Current CPR / LVR with First Aid.
• Construction Card (White/Blue).
• Working at Heights, Confined Space Entry, EWP 11mtr plus.
• Minimum of 3 years’ proven experience.

Responsibilities

• Isolation & energisation – plan, apply and verify electrical isolations per WAIO standards.
• Permit to Work – operate as authorised holder and issue electrical permits and risk assessments.
• Live Testing – comply with WAIO Live Work standards.
• System walk-downs – participate in handover walk-downs and verify installations against drawings.
• Pre-energisation testing – insulation resistance, continuity, polarity, earth impedance.
• Energisation – energise ELV & LV per approved NoE.
• Functional testing – loop checks, motor bumps, and drive tuning on conveyors and crushers.
• Protection & earthing – verify protection grading and bonding integrity.
• Control system integration – assist SCADA/PLC/network commissioning; I/O checks.
• Documentation – sign off ITRs and commissioning packs in Hexagon Smart Completions.
• Handover – support CCC transfer to operations and defect close-out.

Skills

3+ years experience

Education

Certificate III in Instrumentation & Control

Certificate IV in Electrical – Instrumentation

Job description

Resource Services Group (RSGx) is seeking experienced Electrical Commissioning Technicians to join our team on a major project just outside Newman in WA. You will work on isolations, permits, live testing, and comprehensive commissioning activities across ELV/LV systems and SCADA/PLC integration.

The role requires WA electrical licence, CPR/LVR, white/blue construction card, and 3+ years’ experience; FIFO rotations across WA sites are available, with strong project incentives and career