Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians

Mergent Group; South Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive pay rates + penalties

Camp accommodation provided

FIFO from Adelaide or Brisbane

Job summary

A mining contractor is seeking experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians for a long-term project at Olympic Dam Mine Site in Australia. The role involves supporting commissioning activities, preparing work packs, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Applicants should hold relevant electrical licenses and safety certifications, along with full working rights in Australia. The position offers FIFO from Adelaide or Brisbane and attractive pay rates. This is an equal opportunity employer promoting diversity.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening.
• Full working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Support commissioning and pre-commissioning activities.
• Provide technical oversight across site operations.
• Prepare work packs and review technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot issues and assist site teams.

Skills

SA or QLD Electrical Workers Licence

Certificate III or IV in Instrumentation

National Police Clearance

CPR/LVR (within last 12 months)

Hazardous Areas (within last 3 years)

White Card

Driver’s license

Education

Certificate III in Instrumentation

Certificate IV in Instrumentation

Job description

Mergent Group are seeking experienced and qualified Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians to join the team at Olympic Dam Mine Site for a long term project.

Reporting to the Site Superintendent, this role is integral to supporting commissioning and pre-commissioning activities, as well as providing technical oversight across site operations. You will be responsible for field scoping, preparing work packs, reviewing technical documentation, troubleshooting issues, and assisting site teams to ensure all work is carried out safely, efficiently, and in compliance with relevant standards.

About the role:

• FIFO from Adelaide or Brisbane
• 2/1 Roster
• Attractive pay rates + penalties
• 12-hour workdays
• Camp accommodation provided

What we require:

• SA or QLD Electrical Workers Licence (or willingness for mutual recognition)
• Certificate III or IV in Instrumentation
• National Police Clearance
• CPR/LVR (within last 12 months)
• Hazardous Areas (within last 3 years)
• White Card
• Driver’s license

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.

Not sure if this is the right opportunity? Call Grace Inglis on 0483946251 to discuss alternative career options.

Mergent Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, recognising that our strength comes from working together.