At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a major mining project and help bring new infrastructure to life.
- Company: CE Group, a leader in electrical engineering and construction.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, FIFO/DIDO options, and ongoing opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with a focus on safety and quality.
- Why this job: Be part of a significant project with strong support and career continuity.
- Qualifications: Must have Queensland Electrical Licence and commissioning experience.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
About The Role
Play a key role in bringing significant new mining and processing infrastructure to life. CE Group is seeking experienced Commissioning Electricians to join the commissioning phase of a major mine redevelopment project in Central Queensland. The project includes a new washplant, tailings processing facility, switchrooms and associated mine-services infrastructure. Working alongside our commissioning engineers, supervisors, E&I technicians and project leadership team, you will help safely transition newly installed electrical systems and process equipment from construction completion through to operational handover.
What’s On Offer
- Competitive EA rates, penalties and applicable site allowances
- Consistent 2:1 roster with strong project hours
- FIFO and DIDO opportunities
- Experienced onsite leadership, engineering and HSEQ support
- Ongoing opportunities across CE Group’s mining, energy, industrial and infrastructure project pipeline
Key responsibilities
- Complete pre-commissioning inspections, continuity, insulation-resistance, earth-continuity, point-to-point, loop and functional testing
- Commission MCCs, switchboards, VSDs, motors, pumps and conveyors, including bump testing, rotation checks and equipment start-up
- Support cold and hot commissioning, energisation planning, isolations, LOTO and permit requirements
- Identify, investigate and rectify electrical faults, punch-list items and commissioning defects
- Review drawings, schematics, cable schedules, I/O lists and vendor documents, while completing ITRs, test sheets and handover records
- Work closely with engineers, vendors, operators and commissioning personnel while maintaining strict safety, quality and electrical standards
About you
- Current Queensland Electrical Licence or equivalent eligibility to work in Queensland
- Demonstrated commissioning experience within mining, minerals processing, industrial or major construction environments
- Strong electrical testing and fault-finding capability across MCCs, switchboards, motors, VSDs and process equipment
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings and commissioning documentation, with instrumentation, controls or PLC exposure highly regarded
- Current CPR/LVR and Construction White Card, with Working at Heights, Confined Space and a Coal Board or MMQ Medical preferred
- Strong understanding of isolations, LOTO and energisation procedures, with the ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment
About Us
CE Group is helping power the infrastructure, industries and communities shaping Australia and the Asia-Pacific. As a multidisciplinary electrical engineering, manufacturing and construction business, we take on complex challenges and deliver high-quality solutions where they matter most. If you are an experienced Commissioning Electrician looking for a well-supported project, strong hours and continuity through to late 2026, we would love to hear from you.
Commissioning Electricians employer: Complex Electrical (CE Group)
CE Group is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work environment in Mount Morgan with a Monday to Friday roster that promotes work-life balance. Employees benefit from competitive pay rates, career development opportunities, and a strong team culture, all while contributing to meaningful projects in the mining and infrastructure sectors. With additional perks like paid mental health leave, CE Group prioritises the well-being and growth of its staff, making it an attractive choice for those seeking rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
Complex Electrical (CE Group) Recruitment Team
