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Commissioning electrician
Tests and brings new or modified electrical plant into service under an approved commissioning and handover plan.
Indicative 2026 annual cash$145k–$210kGross, generally before super
Common roster contextSite roles may use 8/6, 7/7 or shutdown campaigns; workshop and project roles can be residential or DIDO.
Role at a glance
What this role actually does.
Tests and brings new or modified electrical plant into service under an approved commissioning and handover plan. The precise scope changes with the employer, asset, jurisdiction and written authorities.
The work
Core duties
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Complete pre-energisation checks
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Prove circuits, protections and interfaces within authority
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Record defects and handover results
The assets
Equipment and systems
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Test sheets and drawings
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Protection and measurement instruments
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Motors, switchboards and control panels
Before mobilisation
Typical foundations
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Current electrician licence
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Industrial testing experience
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Commissioning, isolation and energisation authorisations specific to the site
Prove capability
Evidence employers can verify
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Systems tested and role in energisation
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Test records and defects closed
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Control and operations handover
Entry pathway
A credible way into the role.
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Build strong installation and maintenance practice
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Assist supervised commissioning campaigns
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Learn testing, documentation and handover discipline
Earning context
What tends to move pay
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Experience and verified scope
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Roster, location and shift pattern
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Employer, contract and allowances
Before accepting
Questions to ask about the offer
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Is this base salary, gross cash or a package including super?
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Which roster, point of hire, ordinary hours and overtime terms apply?
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What duties, equipment and written authorities are included in the offer?
Progression
Possible next moves.
Leads licensed electrical work, schedules a crew and checks that access, testing and handover meet site requirements.
Related role band: $155k–$215kDiagnoses and maintains the instrumentation and control interfaces that let fixed plant run as designed.
Related role band: $140k–$200kProgression depends on demonstrated competence, vacancies, performance, qualifications and any appointment requirements. A related profile is a starting point, not a guarantee of that exact title or scope. Browse all 98 role profiles →
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Editorial note
Salary bands are broad 2026 Australian mining comparisons, not promised rates. Role requirements summarise common practice and do not replace legislation, regulator guidance, an employment agreement, site procedures or a written appointment. Pay presentation reviewed 27 September 2026.