E&I Commissioning Supervisor – FIFO at Olympic Dam

About the role

We are seeking an experienced E&I Commissioning Supervisor to lead commissioning activities on a major BHP project at Olympic Dam. This FIFO position starts immediately and runs for a six‑month term through December 2026, with flights, accommodation and meals provided.

Key responsibilities

• Lead daily pre‑start meetings and toolbox talks, communicating scope, safety requirements and priorities.
• Coordinate day‑to‑day commissioning activities, including resourcing, equipment and permit readiness.
• Supervise contractors, vendors and multidisciplinary teams across commissioning scopes.
• Oversee pre‑commissioning and commissioning tasks such as energisation, loop checks, functional testing and system start‑ups.
• Review and sign off commissioning ITRs and test procedures, managing punch‑list items.
• Liaise with construction teams, conduct inspections and walk‑downs to assess subsystem readiness.
• Track progress against the commissioning schedule and escalate any issues or delays.
• Maintain strict site safety standards and ensure compliance with HSE requirements.

Required profile

• Strong trade background in Electrical, Instrumentation & Control (EIC).
• Minimum 15 + years of commissioning experience on complex processing plants.
• Proven leadership supervising field teams and driving safe execution.
• Ability to work FIFO at Olympic Dam; South‑Australia based candidates preferred.
• Previous Olympic Dam experience is highly regarded.

Required skills

• Electrical systems
• Instrumentation and control systems
• Commissioning procedures
• Loop checks and functional testing
• System start‑up activities
• ITR review and sign‑off
• Permit readiness and management

What we offer

• Immediate start on a high‑visibility BHP project.
• FIFO roster with full camp benefits (flights, accommodation, meals).
• Opportunity to join a high‑performing commissioning team on a major asset.