E&I Technician - KCGM
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 2, 2026. Airswift scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job reference
1279611
Location
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Sector
Process
Function
Trades / Craft
Employment type
Contract
Date published
September 2, 2026
Airswift is seeking experienced E&I Commissioning Technicians to join a major gold mining operation in Western Australia. We are recruiting three technicians to support the commissioning and ramp-up of a significant mill expansion project at one of the state's premier mining sites.
This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a high-profile processing plant upgrade, working alongside commissioning, operations, and maintenance teams during a critical project phase.
Position Details
- Role: E&I Commissioning Technician
- Number of Vacancies: 3
- Location: Kalgoorlie, WA (FIFO)
- Roster: 2 Weeks On / 1 Week Off
- Duration: Approximately 5-6 months
- Pay Rate: $98.02/hour casual flat rate
Project Overview
The project involves a major mill expansion aimed at increasing plant throughput and processing capacity. The commissioning phase is currently progressing to schedule, with ongoing plant integration, testing, optimisation, and operational handover activities.
Advanced Automation: Oversee the deployment of online elemental analyzers and automated particle-size monitors.
Metallurgical Optimization: Run real-time diagnostic testing on mineral recovery rates during the initial ore-feed ramp-up.
Safety & Isolation: Author and execute complex Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures across intersecting new and live plant boundaries.
Operational Handover: Draft standard operating procedures (SOPs) and train standard plant operators on new technical assets.
Essential Requirements
To be considered for this role, applicants must hold:
- WA Electrical Licence (front and back copy)
- Certificate IV in Instrumentation
- EEHA Certificate
- Current Driver's Licence (front and back copy)
- Current LVR/CPR Certificate (issued within the last 12 months)
- Current First Aid Certificate (within the last 3 years)
- National Police Clearance (issued within the last 6 months)
- Full Medical completed within the last 6 months, including LABDAS (28-day report)
Please note: Medical compliance requirements are strictly enforced by the client. Candidates with medical assessments indicating restrictions or conditions may not be accepted for site mobilisation.
About Airswift
Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. We serve as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients. With over 60 offices globally, we are able to provide workforce solutions worldwide.
Applicants must have full Australian working rights to be considered for this position.
To apply, please submit your CV to [email protected]. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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