Electrical Instrumentation Technician

Chandler Macleod ·www.chandlermacleod.com

Location Worsley, Western Australia, Australia
Salary AUD 70 - 75 / hour
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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Electrical & Instrumentation Technician Worsley Refinery | South West WA $70-$75/hr | 4-Day Work Week | 6- 12-Month Contract with Extension Potential

Chandler Macleod is currently seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to join a leading refinery operation near Collie, WA. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term role with a highly regarded operation while enjoying a genuine work-life balance on a Monday to Thursday roster.

Located just 20 minutes from Collie and 45 minutes from Bunbury, this position is ideally suited to candidates residing within commuting distance, as accommodation is not provided.

What's on Offer?
  • $70-$75 per hour (based on experience)
  • 40-hour week
  • Monday to Thursday roster
  • Hours: 6:30am - 5:00pm (30-minute lunch break)
  • 6-12-month contract with strong potential for extension
  • Work with a respected site delivering ongoing maintenance and reliability improvements
  • Stable, long-term opportunity for high-performing technicians
Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain and troubleshoot pumps, motors, and Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)
  • Conduct fault finding and maintenance on PLC and SCADA systems (Citect experience highly regarded)
  • Calibrate, test and maintain instrumentation including:
    • Flow transmitters
    • Level transmitters
    • Pressure transmitters
    • Temperature transmitters
  • Maintain HV/LV electrical distribution systems and control circuits
  • Execute preventative and breakdown maintenance activities
  • Diagnose faults within:
    • Electrical circuits
    • PLC systems
    • Control loops
    • Field instrumentation
  • Perform installation, wiring, commissioning and testing of new equipment and plant upgrades
  • Complete calibration reports, maintenance documentation and compliance records
  • Contribute to condition monitoring and reliability improvement initiatives
About You To be successful in this role, you will possess:

  • WA Electrical Licence
  • Trade qualification in Electrical Instrumentation
  • Demonstrated experience in a heavy industrial, mining, refinery, manufacturing or processing environment
  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capabilities
  • Experience with PLC, SCADA and process control systems
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation
  • Commitment to safety, quality and environmental standards
Highly Desirable
  • High Risk Work Licence - EWP
  • High Risk Work Licence - Forklift
  • Hazardous Areas (HA) Certification
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Working at Heights
  • Current CPR/LVR
  • HV Switching or HV Operations experience
Why Apply? This opportunity offers the rare combination of a high hourly rate, four-day work week, and long-term stability within a well-established processing operation. If you're an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Technician looking for your next challenge close to home, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact the Chandler Macleod team for a confidential discussion.

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Who is hiring for the Electrical Instrumentation Technician role?
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Where is the Electrical Instrumentation Technician job located?
The Electrical Instrumentation Technician role with Chandler Macleod is based in Worsley, WA, AU.
What does the Electrical Instrumentation Technician role pay?
Chandler Macleod lists the Electrical Instrumentation Technician role at AUD 70–75 per hour.
Is the Electrical Instrumentation Technician role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Chandler Macleod.
What experience level is the Electrical Instrumentation Technician role?
The Electrical Instrumentation Technician position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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