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Long-Term Prospect | 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, EWPLVR/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.
Please note:
Screening checks will include reference checks, right-to-work verification, and pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol screen.
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📌 Electrician (Portland)
🏢 UGL
📍 Portland