Leading Hand Instrumentation Technician

Precision Instrumentation and Radiation Pty Ltd; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration aligned with|

Overtime opportunities

Specialist instrumentation tooling

Long-term career development & on-site

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Precision Instrumentation and Radiation Pty Ltd in Singleton, NSW is seeking a Leading Hand – Instrumentation Technician to coordinate and supervise instrumentation maintenance, fault-finding, calibrations and shutdown execution on heavy industry assets.

You will lead technicians, ensure QA/traceability, and support long-term reliability while maintaining compliance with WHS and radiation requirements on site.

Qualifications

• Dual-trade electrician and instrumentation experience in CHPP or heavy industry required.
• EEHA accreditation and radiation licensing required for on-site work.
• Strong focus on safety, compliance and quality work history.
• Ability to coordinate and supervise multiple technicians on site.
• Experience with calibration and diagnostic instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Supervise technicians and ensure QA/traceability.
• Coordinate shutdown planning and execution.
• Ensure safety and permit compliance.
• Maintain calibration records and reports.
• Liaise with client operations and line management.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Safety awareness

Communications

Problem solving

Education

Dual Trade Qualification – Electrical & Instrumentation

EEHA accreditation (Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas)

NSW Electrical Worker’s Licence

Certificate III/IV in Instrumentation and Control

NSW EPA Radiation User Licence

Job description

Precision Instrumentation and Radiation Pty Ltd – Singleton NSW

Precision Instrumentation and Radiation is seeking an experienced Leading Hand – Instrumentation Technician to support our instrumentation services in the Hunter Valley. This role is critical in delivering safe, efficient and cost‑effective maintenance outcomes that reduce downtime, improve reliability, and maintain compliance across all instrumentation assets.

You will be a technician who enjoys working in a technical environment, building strong relationships within client operational and maintenance teams, and proactively identifying inefficiencies or improvements.

About PIR

Precision Instrumentation and Radiation (PIR) is a specialist service provider delivering high-quality instrumentation and radiation solutions to heavy industry across New South Wales. Our strategic objective is to ensure operational excellence and compliance through a highly skilled, dual-trade workforce.

Culture

Our approach is underpinned by integrity, accountability, and excellence. We foster a culture of safety, responsiveness, and continuous improvement, ensuring our people are equipped to deliver dependable outcomes in high-risk environments.

Workforce Profile

Team of dual-trade Electrical/Instrumentation Technicians with EEHA and radiation licenses.

Consulting Radiation Expert accredited by NSW EPA for fixed radiation gauge inspections.

Proven experience across major NSW coal operations and industrial facilities.

About the role:

As the full‑time Instrumentation Leading Hand, you will coordinate and supervise day‑to‑day instrumentation maintenance, fault‑finding, calibrations, project work and shutdown execution. You will work independently, lead technicians, manage work quality, and ensure accurate work history is captured in maintenance systems to support long‑term reliability and compliance.

This role suits a dual‑trade technician who is highly organised, safety‑focused, and committed to delivering efficient, cost‑effective outcomes for the client.

Key Responsibilities

• Work Management Accuracy Complete all work orders in a timely manner and meet site work‑order KPIs, ensuring accurate work management history, traceability and correct documentation for all instrumentation tasks.
• Daily Leadership & Coordination Lead day‑to‑day routine and non‑routine instrumentation maintenance, commissioning, fault‑finding and repairs of CHPP assets; coordinate technicians and prioritise work orders.
• Scheduling, Task Assignment & QA Schedule and track daily tasks, verify completion, and maintain QA/traceability for calibrations, work orders and work management entries.
• Safety & WHS Compliance Ensure completion of pre‑task risk assessments, comply with isolation, work permit and high risk permit requirements, and all national, state, client and company WHS procedures.
• Site Standards Compliance Oversee adherence to site standards including site rules, PPE requirements, Medium/Light Vehicle Standards, and site access control requirements.
• Planning & Scheduling Prepare task lists, scope work notifications, and work closely with planning teams to ensure shutdown and routine work lists are accurate, achievable and ready for execution.
• Shutdown Execution Attend planning meetings, finalise shutdown work lists, and lead safe, efficient execution of shutdown activities.
• Technical Instrumentation Work Perform high‑precision calibration of level, pressure, temperature, weight, density, flow, torque, process control, and gas monitoring sensors, ensuring calibration traceability and compliance.
• Calibration Traceability & Reporting Manage and verify calibration traceability; upload reports to centralised platforms for compliance, KPI dashboards and audit requirements.
• Reliability & Continuous Improvement Investigate plant failures, determine root causes, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvement strategies to reduce downtime and enhance plant reliability and availability.
• Radiation Coordination Coordinate radiation tasks with the Consulting Radiation Expert (CRE) and ensure all activities meet the Protection from Harmful Radiation Regulation (NSW), EPA requirements and site radiation procedures.
• Communication & Client Interface Provide clear reporting on work completed, issues identified, cost‑saving opportunities and reliability improvements; maintain strong working relationships with onsite personnel.

What You'll Bring:

• Dual Trade Qualification – Electrical & Instrumentation
• EEHA accreditation (Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas)
• Strong experience in CHPP or heavy industrial instrumentation maintenance
• Proven ability to reduce downtime, improve reliability and deliver cost‑effective outcomes
• Strong safety focus and understanding of mining WHS requirements
• Experience in plant modifications, upgrades and commissioning
• Excellent communication skills and ability to represent the company professionally on site

Licences, Qualifications & Requirements:

• NSW Electrical Worker’s Licence
• Certificate III and/or IV in Instrumentation and Control
• Australian permanent residency or citizenship
• Order 45 Coal Board Medical or willingness to obtain
• LVR/CPR
• High Risk License (EWP)
• EEHA Accreditation (Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas)
• NSW EPA Radiation User Licence

What We Offer:

• Competitive remuneration aligned with your experience, qualifications and the high‑level technical work performed on site.
• Regular overtime opportunities and paid travel to site with clear work management processes that support safe and efficient extended hours.
• Specialist instrumentation tooling provided.
• Long‑term career development, including structured internal training, external accreditation pathways (EEHA, radiation competencies), and opportunities to step into senior technical or leadership roles.
• A genuinely supportive team environment, built on trust, professionalism and open communication. You’ll work with experienced dual‑trade technicians and a CRE who value collaboration, problem‑solving and continuous improvement.