Senior Instrumentation Supervisor, Mineral Processing Plant

TSS Group; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 203,000; Part time

Job summary

TSS is seeking an Instrumentation Supervisor for a major greenfield mineral sands project in Western Australia. You will supervise instrumentation work, coordinate contractors, and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and schedule requirements on site.

You will lead and mentor electricians and E&I technicians, review engineering drawings, and troubleshoot PLC/SCADA systems while collaborating with engineering, mechanical, and operations teams to optimise on-site execution.

Qualifications

• Cert II or IV in Instrumentation is required.
• Supervisory experience on large-scale mineral processing projects is required.
• Strong understanding of material handling equipment is preferred.
• Proficiency with PLC/SCADA systems, VSDs, motor control systems, and high-voltage equipment is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate instrumentation work carried out by contractors.
• Verify on-site electrical and instrumentation work meets standards and quality expectations.
• Monitor contractors while ensuring safety, quality, and progress schedules.
• Review and assess incoming electrical/instrumentation drawings and schedule impacts from design changes.
• Identify and report quality issues and assist with inspection/testing programs.
• Provide leadership to electricians and E&I technicians and mentor the team.
• Supervise progress, enforce quality control, and meet deadlines.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and resolve faults in PLCs, SCADA, motors, and conveyors.
• Collaborate with engineering, mechanical, and operations to improve on-site execution.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Mineral processing

PLC/SCADA proficiency

VSDs & motors

High-voltage equipment

Material handling

Education

Cert II or IV in Instrumentation

Job description

TSS is seeking an Instrumentation Supervisor for a major greenfield mineral sands project in Western Australia. You will supervise instrumentation work, coordinate contractors, and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and schedule requirements on site.

You will lead and mentor electricians and E&I technicians, review engineering drawings, and troubleshoot PLC/SCADA systems while collaborating with engineering, mechanical, and operations teams to optimise on-site execution.