Electrical Commissioning Supervisor
- Lead electrical testing and system handover on a major iron ore mining project.
- Coordinate commissioning activities and ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Supervise and provide technical guidance to commissioning teams.
Job Title: Electrical Commissioning Supervisor
Duration: 12-month contract with likely extension
Schedule: 2:1 roster
Location: Pilbara, Western Australia
This opportunity is suited to an experienced commissioning professional looking to lead electrical testing, energisation, and system handover on a major iron ore mining project in a FIFO environment. The role supports safe and efficient delivery across HV/LV systems, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, and control panels while working closely with engineering, construction, and operations teams. This position offers the chance to contribute to a high-profile decarbonisation project with strong long-term prospects.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate commissioning activities in line with project schedules and construction milestones.
- Ensure commissioning readiness through close collaboration with engineering, construction and HSE teams.
- Review electrical drawings, procedures and technical documentation to support safe execution.
- Lead commissioning electricians, technicians and subcontractors across site activities.
- Provide technical guidance, troubleshoot issues and drive timely resolution of defects.
- Supervise pre-commissioning, commissioning and energisation activities for HV/LV systems, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, substations and associated infrastructure.
- Witness, validate and document testing outcomes to ensure compliance with design and statutory requirements.
- Promote a strong safety culture through toolbox talks, permit-to-work compliance and safe work practices.
- Prepare commissioning dossiers, test records, handover documentation and progress reports.
- Monitor quality standards, verify installations and ensure successful project handover.
Required Education:
- Electrical Trade Certificate or Degree in Electrical Engineering
Required Experience:
- HV commissioning experience
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in electrical commissioning, ideally within iron ore or heavy industrial projects
- Previous experience in FIFO roles and remote site operations
- Experience overseeing commissioning and energisation of electrical systems across mining or heavy industry environments
Required Skills:
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems, protection schemes, and commissioning practices in mining or heavy industry
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, specifications, and technical documentation
- Experience supervising pre-commissioning checks and functional testing of HV/LV systems, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, and control panels
- Ability to troubleshoot faults and support safe, compliant system handover
- Strong leadership and team coordination skills across technicians, electricians, and subcontractors
- Commitment to health, safety, compliance, and quality assurance in remote site environments
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Familiarity with mining infrastructure including HV distribution, substations, and conveyors
Preferred Qualifications:
- WA Electrical License
- HV Switching Ticket
About Airswift:
Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.
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 louis.tham@airswift.com with your updated CV/ resume & contact details. Alternatively, you may contact Louis at +61 (08) 6245 0671 for more information.
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