New Job Opening: E&I Technicians | 13 Week Backfill | Lifestyle Roster in Whyalla, SA

FIFO or DIDO | 13-Week Backfill Project | R&R Every Weekend 

Mergent Group is currently seeking experienced E&I Technicians to join a major capital sustainment backfill project based in Whyalla, South Australia. 

This is an excellent opportunity to secure a well-paying short-term project with a lifestyle roster that gives you R&R every weekend, accommodation provided, and FIFO/DIDO flexibility. 

What’s on Offer: 

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  $65.44/hr base rate + penalty rates  

  
  

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  13-week backfill project  

  
  

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  Lifestyle roster with every weekend off  

  
  

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  $60/day meal allowance  

  
  

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  Accommodation provided  

  
  

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  FIFO or DIDO options available  

  
  

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  Immediate start available from 18/05/2026  

  
  

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  Work with a highly regarded team delivering key capital sustainment works  

  
  

Project Details: 

Location: Whyalla, South Australia  

Roster: 3:4 / 4:3 roster | Monday–Wednesday & Monday–Thursday rotations   

Start Date: 18 May 2026 

Type: FIFO or DIDO 

About You: 

To be successful in this role, you will have: 

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  SA Electrical Workers Licence (or willingness for mutual recognition) 

  
  

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  Certificate III or IV in Instrumentation 

  
  

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  National Police Clearance (within 6 months or willing to obtain during recruitment process) 

  
  

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  CPR/LVR (within last 12 months) 

  
  

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  White Card 

  
  

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  Drivers license 

  
  

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  Working at Heights (desirable) 

  
  

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  EWP (desirable) 

  
  

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  Able to pass a full pre-employment medical + drug and alcohol testing 

  
  

Not sure if this is a suitable opportunity? Please feel free to call Grace Inglis on 0483 946 251 to discuss alternative career opportunities. 
 
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