Electrical Commissioning Technicians

About Us: Resource Services Group (RSGx) is a trusted leader in delivering integrated Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation (ME&I) solutions, supporting major projects across the Oil & Gas, Mining, and Infrastructure sectors both in Australia and internationally. With a strong reputation and growing project portfolio, RSGx continues to play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure and energy developments. The opportunity: We are seeking experienced and motivated Electrical Commissioning Technicians to join our commissioning team on a major resource project just outside Newman in WA. This is a great opportunity to be part of a high-performing team delivering critical infrastructure in the heart of the Pilbara, one of Australia’s most significant and dynamic resource regions. The role offers exposure to industry-leading standards, modern test equipment, and the chance to contribute to a project that will play a key role in supporting ongoing operations in the mining sector. As an Electrical Commissioning Technician, you will be responsible for but not limited to: Isolation & energisation — plan, apply and verify electrical isolations, lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) and test-for-dead procedures in accordance with WAIO electrical safety standards, AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 3007 and site Safe Work Procedures. Permit to Work — operate as an authorised Permit Holder / Isolation Officer (as certified); author and execute electrical permits, switching instructions and risk assessments (JSEAs, Take 5s, SLAMs). Live Testing — comply with the WAIO Live Work Standard; SPR-IHS-SAF-060_17 Safe Electrical Work on Low Voltage Electrical Installations Management Plan System walk-downs — participate in construction-to-commissioning handover walk-downs, punch-listing defects and verifying installation against P&IDs, single-line diagrams, loop drawings, cable schedules and termination drawings. Pre-energisation testing — perform and document insulation resistance (megger), continuity, polarity, earth loop impedance, RCD, phase rotation etc. Energisation — execute energisation of ELV & LV in accordance with approved Notice of Energisation (NoE) Functional testing — conduct point-to-point loop checks, motor bumps and runs, direction checks, interlock proving, E-stop and trip testing, VSD commissioning (including parameter setting and load testing), soft starter commissioning and drive tuning on conveyor, crusher, stacker and ancillary drives. Protection & earthing — verify protection grading, earth fault limitation, neutral earthing resistors, earthing and bonding integrity. Control system integration — support SCADA, PLC and network (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, fibre) commissioning alongside the C&I team; assist with I/O checks and signal validation. Documentation — generate and sign off ITRs Stage 2 3 & 4, commissioning test packs, Red-line markups, NCRs and punch lists in the project’s commissioning management system (e.g., Hexagon Smart Completions). Handover — support Care, Custody & Control (CCC) transfer from SCJV to BHP operations, including operator familiarisation, as-built updates and defect close-out. Qualifications and Requirements: Australian Working Rights Current Australian Drivers Licence (Manual) Current WA Electrical Licence Current CPR / LVR with First Aid Construction Card (White/Blue) Working at Heights, Confined Space Entry, EWP 11mtr plus Minimum of 3 years’ proven experience (Highly desirable) Certificate III in Instrumentation &Control Certificate IV in Electrical — Instrumentation, or equivalent dual-trade experience. HV switching authorisation at 11 kV / 22 kV / 33 kV. Why RSGx? Competitive rates project incentives Weekly pay (no waiting around) Multiple rotations available FIFO across multiple WA sites Ongoing & upcoming project pipeline Career progression & long-term opportunities Work with a reputable, well-established contractor Ready to Get on Site? If you are looking for consistent work, strong rates, and quality projects, this is your opportunity to align yourself with a contractor that delivers. Be part of the next wave of major WA projects with RSGx. #J-18808-Ljbffr RSGx