Electrician at UGL Limited

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Industrial Electrical Installation, Fault Finding, Structured Cabling, LV/HV Systems, PLC/SCADA Networks, Instrumentation, Commissioning, LOTO Procedures, Technical Drawing Interpretation, Industrial Ethernet, Fiber Optics, Preventative Maintenance

Industry

Rail Transportation

Description

· Based in Portland · Full-Time Ongoing Role · Long-Term Opportunity | Tier 1 Contractor | Career Growth UGL delivers engineering, construction and maintenance services across the oil & gas, power, renewables, resources, water, defence and telecommunications sectors. We partner with some of Australia’s largest asset owners and operate in fast-paced, high-performance environments. About the Role We are seeking a skilled Industrial Electrician to support ongoing capital upgrades and maintenance works at a major Alumina Smelter in Portland, Victoria. This role will see you working across fixed plant, industrial electrical systems and site communications infrastructure, contributing to safe, reliable and efficient operations in a complex processing environment. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team supporting maintenance, breakdowns, shutdowns, and upgrade projects across critical plant areas. Key Responsibilities Perform electrical installation, commissioning, fault finding and repair on industrial plant & equipment Install, terminate and test structured cabling systems (CAT6 / fibre where applicable) Support communications infrastructure including network cabinets, patch panels, field devices and connectivity for control systems Conduct inspections, testing and commissioning of LV/HV electrical systems and associated equipment Assist with instrumentation tasks, including loop checks, device replacement and basic calibration where required Diagnose faults across electrical, control and communications systems Support multiple concurrent capital upgrade and brownfield installation projects Work safely within a live processing environment adhering to permit systems, isolations (LOTO) and site procedures Collaborate with engineering, operations and other trades to ensure plant reliability and uptime Complete accurate documentation, reports and compliance records About You Trade-qualified Electrician (A-Grade VIC licence or equivalent) Demonstrated experience in heavy industrial environments such as alumina, mining, smelting, oil & gas, or manufacturing Hands-on experience with structured cabling (CAT5/6), fibre optics or industrial communications systems Exposure to PLC/SCADA networks, industrial Ethernet, or control systems networking highly regarded Solid technical knowledge of LV/HV systems, motors, drives and plant equipment Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, network layouts and P&IDs Strong troubleshooting capability across electrical and data/communications issues Commitment to safety, quality and teamwork Able to work in a fast-paced operational environment with competing priorities Highly Regarded Structured cabling systems Licence Instrumentation exposure or dual trade (E&I) Experience in smelters, refineries or continuous processing plants Working at Heights, Confined Space, EWP LVR/CPR, High Voltage switching (or willingness to obtain) Experience with industrial networks (e.g. Profinet, Modbus, Ethernet/IP) 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, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds. How to Apply If this role aligns with your skills and career goals, please click Apply and follow the prompts. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly. Please note: Screening checks will include reference checks, right-to-work verification, and pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol screen.

Responsibilities

Perform electrical installation, commissioning, and fault finding on industrial plant equipment and communications infrastructure at an alumina smelter. Support capital upgrades, maintenance, and shutdowns while ensuring plant reliability and safety compliance.