Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians

E&I Technicians / Construction Electricians | FIFO | Multiple Roles Available

FIFO from Any Capital City | 2:1 Roster | Day Shift Only | Ongoing Work to Early 2027

Mergent Group is currently seeking experienced E&I Technicians and Construction Electricians for multiple FIFO roles at Olympic Dam, South Australia.

These are stable, long-term opportunities supporting a major mining operation, with project work expected through to Early 2027. The roles are suited to experienced electrical and instrumentation tradespeople who take pride in safe, quality work and want consistent FIFO project work with strong earning potential.

What’s on offer

• $65.44 per hour base casual rate + penalty rates
• 2:1 FIFO roster
• Day shift only
• Ongoing project work expected through to Early 2027
• Flights provided to and from any capital city
• Accommodation and meals provided on site
• Immediate starts available
• Multiple positions available across ongoing project and maintenance works

About the role

You will be joining dedicated teams supporting ongoing Electrical and Instrumentation works across site.

Duties may include:

• Electrical installation and maintenance works
• Cable tray, conduit, cable supports and cabling
• Terminations and equipment connections
• Instrumentation installation and support
• Testing, fault finding and commissioning activities
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and specifications
• Supporting construction, maintenance and project execution works
• Working safely in accordance with site procedures and Australian Standards
• Maintaining a high standard of workmanship and housekeeping

These roles are ideal for experienced E&I professionals looking for ongoing FIFO work on a major mining operation, with day shifts only and a strong project pipeline.

What you’ll need

• Previous experience as an E&I Technician, Construction Electrician or Industrial Electrician
• Mining, construction, commissioning, heavy industrial or resources experience
• Current SA Electrical Workers Licence, or willingness to obtain mutual recognition
• Certificate III or IV in Instrumentation, highly regarded
• Current CPR/LVR, completed within the last 12 months
• White Card
• Australian Driver’s Licence
• National Police Clearance within 6 months, or willingness to obtain
• Ability to pass a full pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screen
• Working at Heights, desirable
• EWP, desirable

Why Mergent?

Mergent is a privately owned Australian recruitment and labour hire business supporting mining, infrastructure, engineering and technical projects.

We move quickly, stay close to the detail and take pride in doing excellent work under pressure.

We are not flashy. We are honest, hard working and serious about doing excellent work.

If you are reliable, safety-focused and looking for stable FIFO project work, we would like to hear from you.

Apply now with your current resume.

Not sure if this is the right fit? Contact Mergent Group for a confidential discussion about this role or similar upcoming opportunities.

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