Electrical & Instrumentation Technician at UGL Limited

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Instrumentation, Fault-finding, Calibration, Loop Checks, HV/LV Electrical Systems, PLC, Control Valves, Process Control Equipment, P&ID Interpretation, Technical Documentation, Working at Heights, Confined Space, EWP, LVR/CP

Industry

Rail Transportation

Description

Based in Portland Full time ongoing, Long-Term Position Opportunity to grow your career within a Tier 1 UGL delivers engineering, construction and maintenance services across the oil & gas, power, renewables, resources, water, defence and telecommunications sectors. We operate in a fast‑paced, ever‑evolving environment and partner with some of Australia’s largest asset owners. About the role We are seeking an experienced and safety‑focused Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to support a portfolio of capital upgrades across an Alumina Smelter in Portland, Victoria. You will be responsible for performing electrical and instrumentation inspections, repairs, upgrades and calibrations across fixed plant equipment to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operational performance. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support breakdowns, shutdown activities and equipment upgrades across critical processing assets. Key Responsibilities Carry out electrical and instrumentation works, fault‑finding and repairs on plant & equipment Perform calibrations, loop checks, testing and verification of instrumentation devices Conduct inspections, installation, configuration and replacement of electrical and instrumentation components Support multiple capital upgrade works concurrently Work safely in operational processing environments following all permits, procedures and isolation requirements Diagnose electrical and control system issues and recommend effective corrective actions Collaborate with supervisors, trades and operations teams to maintain plant reliability and ensure compliance with standards Complete documentation, reports and records to required quality, safety and statutory compliance levels About You Trade‑qualified Electrical Instrumentation Technician, Electrician with Instrumentation, or equivalent. Experience in mining, minerals processing, alumina/bauxite, or heavy industrial environments. Strong technical capability across HV/LV electrical systems, PLCs, instruments, transmitters, control valves, analysers and process control equipment. Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, loop diagrams and technical documentation. Demonstrated commitment to safety, teamwork and delivering high‑quality workmanship. Comfortable working in a fast‑paced operational plant with competing priorities. Tickets such as Working at Heights, Confined Space, EWP or LVR/CP are advantageous. About UGL As part of the CIMIC Group, UGL values diversity of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds. How to Apply If this opportunity aligns with your experience, please click Apply and follow the prompts. We will contact shortlisted candidates directly. Please note: Screening checks will form part of the recruitment process and may include reference checks, right‑to‑work verification, national police checks, AML checks and a pre‑employment medical (including drug and alcohol screening).

Responsibilities

Perform electrical and instrumentation inspections, repairs, and calibrations on fixed plant equipment at an Alumina Smelter. Support capital upgrades, breakdowns, and shutdown activities within a multidisciplinary team to ensure operational reliability.