Diagnoses and maintains the instrumentation and control interfaces that let fixed plant run as designed.
Related role band: $140k–$200kElectrical · Specialist
Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
Maintains electrical equipment and the instruments that measure and control pressure, flow, level, temperature and process conditions.
Indicative 2026 annual cash$135k–$190kGross, generally before super
Common roster contextOften 8/6, 7/7 or 2/1; commissioning and shutdown assignments can use project rosters.
Typical work settingControl loops, telemetry, instrumentation
Supplied rate guide · 28 September 2026
Indicative hourly rates.
These day and night / campaign ranges are separate from the annual band. They are broad comparisons, not an offer or an award minimum.
- Day / project
- $72–$92/hr
- Night / campaign
- $85–$105/hr
Check the applicable award or enterprise agreement, paid hours, penalties, allowances and super in the actual offer. Find an agreement ↗
Role at a glance
What this role actually does.
Maintains electrical equipment and the instruments that measure and control pressure, flow, level, temperature and process conditions. The precise scope changes with the employer, asset, jurisdiction and written authorities.
The work
Core duties
- 01
Calibrate field instruments
- 02
Fault-find electrical and control loops
- 03
Maintain actuators and control valves
- 04
Test alarms and trips
- 05
Read loop drawings and cause-and-effect documents
- 06
Record calibration and defect history
The assets
Equipment and systems
- 01
Transmitters and switches
- 02
Control valves and actuators
- 03
PLCs and remote I/O
- 04
Analysers
- 05
Calibration equipment
- 06
Motors and drives
Before mobilisation
Typical foundations
- 01
Electrical trade and licence where electrical work is performed
- 02
Instrumentation qualification or verifiable competency relevant to scope
- 03
Site isolation and permit competence
- 04
Manufacturer or process-specific training where required
Prove capability
Evidence employers can verify
- 01
Instrument or loop identified
- 02
Calibration standard and as-found/as-left result
- 03
Fault logic and testing method
- 04
Change, handover and verification record
Entry pathway
A credible way into the role.
- 01
Qualify and license in the core trade
- 02
Build fixed-plant electrical depth
- 03
Add formal instrumentation capability
- 04
Develop loop, PLC and process understanding
Earning context
What tends to move pay
- 01
Dual-trade or instrumentation depth
- 02
Commissioning and controls capability
- 03
Roster and location
- 04
Shutdown, project or permanent role
Before accepting
Questions to ask about the offer
- 01
Is the quoted figure base salary, total cash or a package including super?
- 02
Which roster, shift length and point of hire does the offer assume?
- 03
How are overtime, nights, public holidays, allowances, bonus and travel treated?
Progression
Possible next moves.
Deepen the relevant technical methods, measurement and evidence, then confirm any specialist qualification or authority required.
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Editorial note
Salary bands are broad 2026 Australian mining comparisons, not promised rates. Some hourly guides were supplied and have not been independently validated role by role; others show selected advertised examples. Role requirements summarise common practice and do not replace legislation, regulator guidance, an employment agreement, site procedures or a written appointment. Pay presentation reviewed 28 September 2026.