Electrical · Specialist
Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
Maintains electrical equipment and the instruments that measure and control pressure, flow, level, temperature and process conditions.
Indicative 2026 pay$135k–$190kAnnual gross, generally before super
Common roster contextOften 8/6, 7/7 or 2/1; commissioning and shutdown assignments can use project rosters.
Work environmentsMineral processing · Process control · Power and utilities · Commissioning
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
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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
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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
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Is the quoted figure base salary, total cash or a package including super?
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Which roster, shift length and point of hire does the offer assume?
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How are overtime, nights, public holidays, allowances, bonus and travel treated?
Progression
Possible next moves.
Progression depends on demonstrated competence, vacancies, performance, qualifications and any appointment requirements. It is not automatic.
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Editorial note
Salary bands are broad 2026 Australian mining market guides, not promised rates. Role requirements summarise common practice and do not replace legislation, regulator guidance, an employment agreement, site procedures or a written appointment. Last reviewed 17 September 2026.