Electrician

UGL is a leading provider of engineering, construction, and maintenance services, supporting critical industries across power, renewables, resources, water, defence and telecommunications.

We're seeking experienced Industrial Electricians to join our team in Portland, Victoria, supporting a major industrial operation in a dynamic processing environment.

What We Offer

• 9-day fortnight with fortnightly paid RDO

• Long-term, stable work

• Strong safety culture and supportive team environment

• Opportunity to work across electrical, control and communications systems

• Career development with a leading ASX-listed organisation

• Relocation assistance available for suitable candidates 

This is a residential role. FIFO and living-away-from-home arrangements are not available. Local applicants are encouraged to apply; relocation support may be considered for the right candidate. 

About the Role

You'll be responsible for maintaining, upgrading and commissioning industrial electrical and communications infrastructure, supporting both capital projects and plant operations to ensure safe, reliable and efficient performance. 

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical installation, commissioning, fault finding of industrial plant and equipment

• Installation and testing of structured cabling and communications infrastructure

• Inspection, testing and commissioning of LV/HV systems

• Support brownfield projects and capital upgrades

• Assist with instrumentation and control system activities as required

• Maintain compliance with site safety, permit and isolation procedures

• Complete required documentation and reports

About You

• Trade-qualified Electrician (A-Grade VIC Licence or equivalent)

• Telecommunications Cabling Licence preferable (ACMA Open Cabling Registration)

• Experience in heavy industrial environments such as mining, alumina, smelting, oil & gas or manufacturing

• Experience with structured cabling, fibre optics or industrial communications

• Knowledge of LV/HV systems, motors, drives and plant equipment

• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics and P&IDs

• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills 

Highly Regarded

• Instrumentation experience or dual trade (E&I)

• Experience in smelters, refineries or continuous processing plants

• Working at Heights, Confined Space and EWP tickets

• LVR/CPR and HV Switching

• Experience with industrial networks such as Profinet, Modbus or Ethernet/IP 

About UGL

As part of the CIMIC Group, UGL is committed to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity. We encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, mature-aged workers and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Apply Now

If you're looking for a stable role with a great roster, challenging project work and the opportunity to enjoy the Portland lifestyle, we'd love to hear from you.

Pre-employment checks include reference checks, right-to-work verification, and a medical including drug and alcohol screening.

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