Electrical Instrumentation Technician

Chandler Macleod; Worsley; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4‑day work week

40‑hour week

High hourly rate

Long-term contract with extension

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Technician for a refinery operation near Collie, WA. The role offers a 4-day, 40-hour week at an hourly rate of $70-$75 and a 6-12 month contract with extension potential.

Accommodation is not provided; ideal candidates live within commuting distance to Collie. Responsibilities include maintenance of pumps, motors, VSDs, PLC/SCADA fault finding and instrumentation calibration.

Qualifications

• WA Electrical Licence is required.
• Trade qualification in Electrical Instrumentation is required.
• Experience in heavy industrial, mining, refinery or processing environments preferred.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capabilities with PLC/SCADA exposure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot pumps, motors and VSDs.
• Conduct fault finding and maintenance on PLC and SCADA systems (Citect experience highly regarded).
• Calibrate, test and maintain instrumentation including flow, level, pressure and temperature transmitters.
• Maintain HV/LV electrical distribution systems and control circuits.
• Perform installation, wiring, commissioning and testing of new equipment and plant upgrades.

Skills

Fault finding

PLC/SCADA

Reading electrical drawings

Safety awareness

Education

WA Electrical Licence

Electrical Instrumentation qualification

Tools

Citect SCADA

PLC

Job description

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician Worsley Refinery | South West WA

$70-$75/hr | 4-Day Work Week | 6- 12-Month Contract with Extension Potential

Chandler Macleod is currently seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to join a leading refinery operation near Collie, WA. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term role with a highly regarded operation while enjoying a genuine work-life balance on a Monday to Thursday roster.

Located just 20 minutes from Collie and 45 minutes from Bunbury, this position is ideally suited to candidates residing within commuting distance, as accommodation is not provided.

What's on Offer?

• $70-$75 per hour (based on experience)
• 40-hour week
• Monday to Thursday roster
• Hours: 6:30am - 5:00pm (30-minute lunch break)
• 6-12-month contract with strong potential for extension
• Work with a respected site delivering ongoing maintenance and reliability improvements
• Stable, long-term opportunity for high-performing technicians

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot pumps, motors, and Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)
• Conduct fault finding and maintenance on PLC and SCADA systems (Citect experience highly regarded)
• Calibrate, test and maintain instrumentation including:
  • Flow transmitters
  • Level transmitters
  • Pressure transmitters
  • Temperature transmitters
• Maintain HV/LV electrical distribution systems and control circuits
• Execute preventative and breakdown maintenance activities
• Diagnose faults within:
  • Electrical circuits
  • PLC systems
  • Control loops
  • Field instrumentation
• Perform installation, wiring, commissioning and testing of new equipment and plant upgrades
• Complete calibration reports, maintenance documentation and compliance records
• Contribute to condition monitoring and reliability improvement initiatives

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• WA Electrical Licence
• Trade qualification in Electrical Instrumentation
• Demonstrated experience in a heavy industrial, mining, refinery, manufacturing or processing environment
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capabilitiesExperience with PLC, SCADA and process control systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation
• Commitment to safety, quality and environmental standards

Highly Desirable

• High Risk Work Licence - EWP
• High Risk Work Licence - Forklift
• Hazardous Areas (HA) Certification
• Confined Space Entry
• Working at Heights
• Current CPR/LVR
• HV Switching or HV Operations experience

Why Apply?

This opportunity offers the rare combination of a high hourly rate, four-day work week, and long-term stability within a well-established processing operation. If you're an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Technician looking for your next challenge close to home, we'd love to hear from you.