Mechanical Commissioning Technician

RGIT Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 82,656 - 117,096; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee recognition programs

Discounts and Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Personal accident insurance

Job summary

Intellect Systems is seeking a Mechanical Commissioning Technician for FIFO roles in Western Australia. You will join a team commissioning a range of equipment and packages for mining, oil & gas, and heavy industry projects.

The role requires at least 12 months of commissioning experience, ability to read electrical drawings and P&IDs, and current safety certifications. FIFO from Perth with 12-hour shifts and rosters up to 8:6 or 2:1 are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months commissioning experience in mining, oil & gas or heavy industry.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs and loop drawings.
• Current LVR/CPR certification.
• WA White Construction Card and WA Driver's Licence (C Class).
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and D&A screening.
• Willingness to FIFO from Perth with 8:6 or 2:1 rosters and 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Complete ITRs across the commissioning lifecycle through hand over.
• Mark up drawings (redline/blueline).
• Perform loop checks, calibration and verification of field instrumentation.
• Test motors, switchgear, MCCs, valves, transmitters, PLCs and SCADA systems.
• Conduct fault finding and rectification; maintain safety compliance.

Skills

Fault finding

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Commissioning experience

Safety awareness

Education

WA White Card

LVR/CPR

Driver's Licence C

High Risk Work Licence – EWP

Confined Space & Gas Testing

Tools

Electrical drawings interpretation

P&ID interpretation

Job description

Perth, Western Australia 6000, Australia

Casual Temporary Intermediate

Posted 21 Jul 2026

Description

At Intellect Systems, you will join a talented team providing bespoke end-to-end Operational Technology solutions in the mining, oil and gas, agriculture, renewables, and manufacturing sectors. Our capabilities include control systems, electrical engineering, industrial IT & communications, switch room & panel manufacturing, process optimisation, and commissioning & completions.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Quanta Services (NYSE:PWR), Intellect Systems offers the ideal working environment where you will enjoy direct access to leadership and the ability to make an impact typically found in small companies while benefiting from the stability, resources, and growth opportunities that come with being part of a global Fortune 200.

We have a very strong pipeline of work with career development opportunities, excellent company culture and safety focus.

We have multiple FIFO opportunities available for Mechanical Commissioning Technicians, working with leading clients including Tier 1 Mining Companies.

• Point of Hire:Perth
• Rosters 8:6 and 2:1
• Choice of swings available
• 12 hour shifts
• Varied from 3 months to 6 months
• Paid travel time & expenses (Perth – Site – Perth)
• Superannuation paid on all site hours
• Multiple sites (North West WA)
• Opportunity for professional development and growth
• Attractive rates and incentives

About the roles:

Join our team and play a key role in commissioning a range of equipment and packages.

Responsibilities include:

• Completion of ITR’s across the commissioning lifecycle through to hand over
• Marking Up Drawings (Redline / Blueline)
• Perform loop checks, calibration and verification of field instrumentation.
• Conduct function testing of motors, switchgear, MCCs, valves, transmitters PLCs and SCADA systems.
• Conduct fault finding and rectification works
• Maintain a strong safety focus and comply with Intellect Systems’ & Client OHSE policies and procedures
• Current LVR / CPR
• WA White Construction Card
• WA Drivers License (C Class)
• Ability to pass a Pre-Employment Medical and D&A Screening
• 12 Months + Commissioning experience (Mining, Oil & Gas or Heavy Industry)
• Ability to read and correctly interpret electrical drawings, P&ID’s and loop drawings
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills

Highly Desirable

• Rio Tinto, BHP, or FMG Inducted
• Experience with conveyor systems, crushers, pumps, motors, and associated field equipment.
• Mechanical Trade Certification
• High Risk Work Licence – EWP (WP)
• Confined Space Entry & Gas Testing

Working with Intellect Systems:

• Employee recognition programs
• Access to employee discounts and benefits
• Support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to personal accident insurance

Company Overview

Smarter Solutions. Intellect Systems are experts in developing bespoke turn-key operational technology solutions from concept to reality. We engineer, manufacture, implement and optimise our projects in-house to the highest level of quality and compliance. Our end to end process merges our collective skill sets in control systems, electrical engineering, Industrial IT, switchboard and panel manufacturing and commissioning and completions, to extract maximum value for our clients.