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.
Don’t delay – Apply today!!
