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Western Australia’s resources industry continues to power global growth through high-value critical minerals processing, hard-rock lithium extraction, gold refining, and iron ore beneficiation. Bringing a greenfield or major brownfield processing facility from mechanical completion to full-scale production requires elite technical expertise, rigorous safety adherence, and precise execution.
We are currently recruiting top-tier engineering and technical personnel for an ambitious minerals process plant commissioning project in Western Australia. This high-impact campaign offers immediate site mobilization, competitive industrial remuneration packages, and key supervisory and technical roles across mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control system disciplines.
Project Overview & Core Engagement Details
This project involves the operational testing, energization, dry testing, wet testing, and initial feed ramp-up of a state-of-the-art minerals process plant. Commissioning teams will work alongside EPC contractors, OEM representatives, and site operations groups to drive system handovers and verify design parameters across crushing, grinding, flotation, hydrometallurgical leaching, and tailings management circuits.
| Key Project Parameter | Specification Details |
| Primary Location | Western Australia (Site-based, FIFO/DIDO) |
| Initial Contract Duration | 4 Months (Immediate Start) |
| Contract Extension Potential | 6 to 8 Months based on commissioning milestones |
| Key Eligibility Criteria | Proven commissioning experience; currently residing in WA |
| Recruitment Lead Contact | nazirin.ahmad@jadeclover.com |
Technical Scope & Comprehensive Role Descriptions
Below is a detailed breakdown of each open discipline, outlining primary responsibilities, core technical competencies, and daily operational deliverables.
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| COMMISSIONING DISCIPLINE TEAM MAP |
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| MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENTATION CONTROL |
| Engineers/Supervisors Engineers/Supervisors Technicians Engineers |
| Mechanical Fitters Electricians (E&I / Control) |
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1. Commissioning Engineer / Supervisor – Mechanical (2 Positions)
The Mechanical Commissioning Engineer/Supervisor plays a vital leadership role in bridging the gap between mechanical construction completion and full plant operation. This position oversees the safe verification, rotation check, dry testing, and wet run testing of all static and rotating equipment across the processing plant.
Key Responsibilities
Lead non-operational and operational testing of key minerals processing equipment, including SAG/ball mills, jaw crushers, high-pressure grinding rolls (HPGR), thickeners, slurry pumps, and belt conveyors.
Review engineering P&IDs, isometric drawings, and vendor technical packages to develop, refine, and sign off on Commissioning Test Procedures (CTPs).
Manage mechanical punch-listing (Category A, B, and C items), tracking pre-commissioning defects through to resolution prior to fluid introducing phases.
Direct multidisciplinary teams of mechanical fitters, riggers, and vendor technicians during hot/cold commissioning phases.
Perform vibration analysis, bearing temperature monitoring, shaft alignment verifications (laser alignment), and lubrication system flushing checks.
Coordinate system handovers from Construction to Commissioning (C2C) and Commissioning to Operations (C2O) using digital management software (e.g., WinPCS, SmartPlant, or CMS).
Technical Qualifications & Requirements
Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Trade background with extensive supervisory experience.
Minimum 5–8 years of experience in commissioning minerals processing, heavy industrial, or hydrometallurgical facilities.
Advanced knowledge of rotating equipment dynamics, hydro-testing protocols, and conveyor tracking systems.
Strong commitment to risk management, isolation procedures (LOTO), and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) development.
2. Commissioning Engineer / Supervisor – Electrical & Instrumentation (3 Positions)
The E&I Commissioning Engineer/Supervisor is responsible for the energization, safety verification, functional checkout, and integrated testing of all power distribution systems, low-voltage (LV) / high-voltage (HV) switchgear, motor control centers (MCC), and instrument loops across the plant.
Key Responsibilities
Manage safe HV/LV energization sequences in strict compliance with Western Australian Electrical Safety Regulations and site safety standards.
Supervise loop checks, field instrument calibration, motor rotation verifications, and protection relay testing.
Oversee point-to-point wiring checks between field devices, junction boxes, remote I/O cabinets, and field control stations.
Coordinate with OEM vendors for dynamic testing of specialized equipment, including variable frequency drives (VFDs), soft starters, and power transformers.
Verify hazardous area compliance (EEHA) for electrical equipment installed in rated mineral processing zones (dust and explosive gas atmospheres).
Lead fault-finding efforts on complex electrical control circuits, interlocks, and emergency stop (E-Stop) safety loops during initial dry runs.
Technical Qualifications & Requirements
Degree in Electrical Engineering or WA Unrestricted Electrician’s License with EEHA qualification.
Demonstrated track record leading E&I commissioning teams in large-scale mining or industrial process plant projects.
Thorough understanding of AS/NZS 3000 (Wiring Rules), AS/NZS 3008, and high-voltage isolation procedures.
Proficiency in power system protection software, relay testing kits (e.g., Omicron), and industrial loop calibrators.
3. Senior Commissioning Technician / Commissioning Technician – Mechanical Fitters (8 Positions)
Mechanical Commissioning Fitters perform hands-on execution of mechanical checks, equipment alignment, pressure testing, and component fault rectification during pre-commissioning and dynamic plant start-up.
Key Responsibilities
Execute laser alignments for direct-drive and belt-driven mechanical units, including heavy-duty slurry pumps, gearboxes, blowers, and agitators.
Perform hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure testing of process pipework, valve trains, and hydraulic power units (HPUs) in accordance with project specs.
Inspect, flush, and certify lubrication, gland seal water, and hydraulic systems before initial rotational testing.
Install and adjust drive belts, couplings, mechanical seals, and wear liners across mineral separation and crushing equipment.
Assist in mechanical punch-listing, verifying that installations comply with vendor standards and project safety designs.
Provide immediate emergency troubleshooting and mechanical response during live plant wet testing and initial ore feed trials.
Technical Qualifications & Requirements
Australian recognized Mechanical Fitter Trade Qualification (Cert III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade or equivalent).
3+ years of post-qualification experience in mine site maintenance, construction, or commissioning.
Confined Space Entry, Working at Height, and High Risk Work Licenses (Rigging/Dogging) highly regarded.
Demonstrated experience handling precision measurement tools, torque wrenches, and hydraulic tensioning gear.
4. Senior Commissioning Technician / Commissioning Technician – Electrical (4 Positions)
Electrical Commissioning Technicians perform pre-energization inspections, point-to-point wiring validation, motor testing, and secondary power circuit checkouts to ensure electrical hardware operates safely under load conditions.
Key Responsibilities
Perform insulation resistance (Megger) testing, continuity checks, and cable core identification for LV/HV power feeder cables and control cabling.
Conduct functional checks on switchboards, circuit breakers, VFDs, local control stations (LCS), and auxiliary lighting systems.
Assist E&I Supervisors in static motor testing, including bump testing for correct rotation direction prior to mechanical coupling.
Execute point-to-point checks from field junction boxes back to MCC cubicles and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) input/output (I/O) racks.
Inspect Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas (EEHA) to confirm correct glands, seals, and IP ratings are maintained.
Maintain clear commissioning documentation, redlining single-line diagrams (SLDs) and schematic drawings to reflect as-built changes.
Technical Qualifications & Requirements
Western Australian Unrestricted Electrical License (essential).
Experienced in heavy industrial electrical installations, mining process plant commissioning, or heavy infrastructure projects.
Cert IV in Hazardous Areas (EEHA) is highly desirable.
Proficient with industrial test equipment (milli-ohmmeters, insulation testers, multimeters).
5. Senior / Commissioning Technician – Control & Instrumentation (2 Positions)
Instrumentation Commissioning Technicians ensure every sensor, transmitter, valve actuator, and control loop accurately reads, reports, and executes design actions across the central control system architecture.
Key Responsibilities
Calibrate, test, and commission field instrumentation, including pressure/temperature/level transmitters, electromagnetic flowmeters, radioactive density gauges, and pH sensors.
Conduct end-to-end loop checks, validating signal integrity from field devices through fieldbus/Ethernet networks to the SCADA/DCS interface.
Function-test automated control valves, emergency shutdown valves (ESDVs), positioners, and stroke speed controls.
Perform zero-and-span calibrations on belt weighers, density meters, and online analyzer instrumentation.
Troubleshoot signal noise, loop ground faults, 4–20mA HART protocols, and industrial communication lines (Profibus, Modbus, Foundation Fieldbus).
Support control system engineers during sequence testing, interlock checks, and closed-loop PID tuning.
Technical Qualifications & Requirements
Cert III or Cert IV in Instrumentation and Control (or dual trade Electrical/Instrumentation).
Proven experience in instrument calibration and loop testing within a mineral processing environment.
Deep knowledge of HART communicators (e.g., Emerson Trex/475), pressure calibrators, and loop simulators.
Strong fault-finding mindset with the ability to interpret P&IDs, loop sheets, and hook-up drawings effortlessly.
6. Control System Engineer – ControlLogix & Citect (2 Positions)
The Control System Engineer is key to integrating field signals with plant logic and process visualization. This role verifies PLC code, SCADA interfaces, safety interlocks, and sequence logic to guarantee smooth plant control.
Key Responsibilities
Program, modify, test, and debug Rockwell ControlLogix PLC code (Ladder Logic, Function Block, Structured Text) during plant trial runs.
Update, configure, and optimize AVEVA Citect SCADA graphics, alarm hierarchies, trending screens, and database tags to mirror plant operational layouts.
Conduct functional sequence testing for complex equipment modules, such as automated reagent dosing, mill lubrication systems, and sequential conveyor starting.
Validate interlocks, safety shutdown logic, and process limits in real-time collaboration with process engineers and operations personnel.
Diagnose network communications across Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, and serial gateways to resolve data dropouts or latency issues.
Document system changes, manage software revision control, and create accurate as-commissioned logic backups.
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| CONTROL SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE FLOW |
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| Field Instrumentation --> Remote I/O & HART --> Rockwell ControlLogix PLC |
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| Plant Operations Interface <--------------------- AVEVA Citect SCADA |
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Technical Qualifications & Requirements
Degree in Control Systems, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
Mandatory expertise in Rockwell ControlLogix PLCs and AVEVA Citect SCADA platforms.
Proven field experience configuring and commissioning process automation in mining or heavy chemical processing plants.
Advanced network troubleshooting skills (Ethernet/IP topology, managed switches, VLAN configurations).
Why Join This Commissioning Campaign?
Commissioning projects provide hands-on experience on complex engineering systems, making them valuable career milestones for technical professionals.
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│ Immediate Project │ │ Career-Defining │ │ Extensive Extended │
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│ Get on site fast │ │ Greenfield plant │ │ Up to 8+ months │
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Career Acceleration: Working through a plant startup demonstrates deep technical adaptiveness, diagnostic efficiency, and operational proficiency—qualities respected across global resources industries.
Highly Competitive Remuneration: Commissioning engagements attract premium market rates reflecting the specialized skills and intensive schedules required during plant ramp-up.
Future Project Pipeline: Successful engagement opens doors to long-term operational roles, brownfield expansion teams, and future regional capital projects across Western Australia.
Candidate Selection & Essential Requirements
To ensure rapid onboarding and site compliance, applicants must satisfy the following criteria:
Current WA Residency: Candidates must currently reside in Western Australia to support mobilization logistics and rosters.
Proven Commissioning Background: Direct experience in pre-commissioning, startup, or operational troubleshooting within mining, mineral processing, oil & gas, or heavy infrastructure environments.
Safety Leadership: A zero-harm mindset with active participation in site safety frameworks, hazard identification, and safe work clearances.
Relevant Licenses & Clearances: Valid Australian working rights, relevant trade certifications/engineering degrees, national police clearance, and the ability to pass a comprehensive Mining Pre-Employment Medical (PEM) including drug & alcohol screening.
How to Apply
If you meet the requirements and are ready to support a high-profile plant startup in Western Australia, submit your application today.
Application Process:
Email your updated CV highlighting relevant commissioning experience directly to:
nazirin.ahmad@jadeclover.com Specify your discipline in the subject line (e.g., Application: Control System Engineer – Western Australia Commissioning).
Applications are assessed upon receipt. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted immediately to discuss roster formats, site mobilization dates, and rate structures.