Electrical and Instrumentation Commissioning Technician

We are seeking a licensed Electrician with instrumentation experience to join our commissioning team on water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Sydney.

This is a hands-on commissioning role, working directly with Electrical and Process Engineers during FAT, SAT, dry and wet commissioning phases. The role suits someone who enjoys fault-finding, testing, working from drawings and specifications, and being involved in bringing assets into operation.

The successful candidate does not need prior detailed knowledge of the Sydney Water commissioning framework, but must be genuinely interested in learning and working within structured commissioning processes.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

- Electrical and instrumentation commissioning on water and wastewater sites

- Loop checking, point-to-point testing, IO verification and fault finding

- Working closely with Electrical and Process Engineers during commissioning activities

- Supporting FATs, SATs, dry and wet commissioning

- Reviewing commissioning plans, ITPs and technical documentation





- Red-lining drawings and assisting with defect resolution

- Supporting transition of assets into operation and handover activities

Essential Requirements

- Current NSW Electrical Licence

- Experience with instrumentation and control systems, including:

- 4–20 mA loops

- Field instruments (level, flow, pressure, analysers)

- MCCs, VSDs and control panels

- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, loop diagrams and P&IDs;

- Robust fault-finding and commissioning mindset

- Good communication skills and ability to work directly with engineers and site teams

Desirable (Not Mandatory)

- Experience on Sydney Water or similar utility projects

- Exposure to PLC and SCADA systems

- Experience working to commissioning plans, ITPs and project specifications

Additional Information

- Role is site-based across Sydney / Greater Sydney

- Full-time or contract engagement available

- Long-term opportunities for the right candidate

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📌 Electrical and Instrumentation Commissioning Technician (New South Wales)
🏢 Premier Calibrations
📍 New South Wales