The Commissioning Electrician is responsible for the installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of high-voltage electrical systems and equipment.
This role ensures all work is completed in accordance with relevant safety standards, project specifications, and statutory regulations.
Description
Roster: 2:1
Pay rate: $93.00 per hour
Duration: 12+ months with likely extension
Position Overview The Commissioning Electrician is responsible for the installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of high-voltage electrical systems and equipment. This role ensures all work is completed in accordance with relevant safety standards, project specifications, and statutory regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform commissioning, functional testing, and energisation of HV systems (e.g., switchgear, transformers, protection relays, and control systems).
- Interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and test procedures.
- Conduct insulation resistance, continuity, polarity, and secondary injection tests.
- Test and fault-find LV systems.
- Commission control systems.
- Carry out instrument calibration.
- Ensure all work complies with AS/NZS 3000, AS 2067, and other applicable standards.
- Identify, diagnose, and resolve electrical faults and non-conformances.
- Maintain accurate test records and commissioning documentation.
- Liaise with engineers, package managers, and OPS personnel to coordinate commissioning activities.
- Adhere to all site safety, environmental, and quality procedures.
Skills & Qualifications
- WA (or equivalent) Electrical Licence.
- HV Switching Operator certification
- Demonstrated experience in high-voltage installation and commissioning.
- Robust understanding of protection and control systems.
- High level of commitment to safety and compliance.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a commissioning team.
- Current CPR/LVR and White Card.
- Valid driver's licence.
Desirable Experience
- Minimum 5 year’s Experience in mining, renewable energy, or high-voltage infrastructure, including AC and DC chargers.
- Proven experience preparing and executing High Voltage switching including preparation of switching programs
- Knowledge of SCADA and protection relay systems (e.g., SEL, Schneider, Siemens).
- Familiarity with commissioning documentation and pre-commissioning processes.
- Understanding of isolation and permitting systems.
- Knowledge of WA Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations and relevant HV Legislation
About Airswift
Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves 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 1000 employees and 9,000+ contractors operating in over 130 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry and the level of experience, exposure and expertise that the organization has is unparalleled.
Only candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered. (Australia Citizen, PR Holder, or Valid Australia working VISA)
If you would like to be considered for the position, please apply directly to this advertisement or send your application via email to
[email protected] with your updated CV/ resume & contact details.
📌 Electrician - High Voltage Commissioning (Perth)
🏢 Airswift
📍 Perth