Electrical Commissioning Supervisor - FIFO - 12 month contract
Electrical Commissioning Supervisor
FIFO from Perth to the Pilbara
PilbaraRoster: 2 Weeks On / 1 Week Off
12 Hour Days
Up to $1,260 + Super
Due to nature of role only WA based candidates will be considered
Talent International is recruiting an experienced Electrical Commissioning Supervisor to join one of our major mining clients supporting a significant iron ore development in the Pilbara.Pilbara
This hands-on leadership role will oversee the safe testing, commissioning, energisation energisationand handover of electrical systems while coordinating technicians, electricians, subcontractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
Key Responsibilities
Project Coordination
- Plan and manage commissioning schedules aligned with construction milestones.
- Coordinate readiness with engineering, construction, HSE HSEand operations teams.
- Review electrical drawings, specifications and commissioning procedures for accuracy and completeness.
- Identify commissioning constraints and support recovery planning where required.
Supervision & Leadership
- Lead and mentor commissioning technicians, electricians and subcontractors.
- Allocate work, monitor progress and maintain required quality standards.
- Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Provide technical guidance and resolve commissioning issues in the field.
Testing & Commissioning
- Oversee installation verification, pre-precommissioning checks and functional testing.
- Supervise commissioning of HV/HVLV LVsystems, switchgear,switchgear transformers, MCCs MCCsand control panels.
- Witness and validate test results against design and regulatory requirements.
- Troubleshoot faults and coordinate technical resolution to ensure systems are safe and operational.
- Support safe energisation energisationand final system handover.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure commissioning activities comply with HSE HSEpolicies, electrical safety standards and permit-to-work systems.
- Conduct toolbox talks and reinforce safe work practices.
- Maintain accurate records of safety observations, incidents and corrective actions.
- Verify compliance with applicable Australian Standards, including AS/NZS NZS3000 where relevant.
Documentation & Quality
- Prepare commissioning reports, test certificates and handover documentation.
- Maintain accurate system status and commissioning progress records.
- Report risks, delays and technical issues to project management.
- Verify installations meet design intent, project specifications and applicable standards.
- Identify and close defects before handover.
- Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement activities.
Skills & Experience
- Minimum 10 years of electrical commissioning experience, ideally within iron ore, mining or heavy industrial projects.
- Strong knowledge of HV/HVLV LVelectrical systems, protection schemes and commissioning practices.
- Experience with mining infrastructure including HV HVdistribution, substations and conveyors.
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams and technical documentation.
- Proven leadership and team coordination capability in FIFO environments.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills.
- Strong commitment to safety, quality and compliance.
Qualifications
- Electrical Trade Certificate or Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Current WA Electrical Licence – essential.
- HV HVSwitching Ticket – highly desirable.
- Previous FIFO and remote-site experience.
For further information please contact Mayson on 08 6212 5527
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