At Urban Utilities, our purpose is simple yet powerful – Enrich Quality of Life.
With a $6 billion asset base and services spanning 1.5 million residents and more than 31,000 commercial customers across South East Queensland, we are committed to enhancing the liveability of our communities every day.
Your Opportunity
We have a fantastic opportunity for a people-focused, outcome-driven Electrical Technical Specialist to join our Maintenance Services team.
This role is offered on a contract basis until September ****.
The Operations and Maintenance group is dedicated to ensuring the safe and efficient supply of water services to our customers through the operation and maintenance of our water, wastewater and resource recovery infrastructure.
This group plays a pivotal role in delivering on Urban Utilities' Purpose to "Enrich Quality of Life."
Responsibilities
The Electrical Technical Specialist is responsible for providing technical advice across varying maintenance activities and projects to ensure electrical maintenance is executed to business and engineering standards.
Implement quality management policies and procedures to enhance the effectiveness of maintenance operations.
Provide oversight and monitoring of maintenance activities to ensure alignment with operational goals across networks and facilities.
Support asset longevity by contributing to assurance activities that optimise performance and reliability.
Minimise operational and environmental risks associated with water and wastewater transportation and treatment.
Deliver technical expertise and insights to support informed decision‐making, including specialist input on HV and Hazardous Areas.




Foster and support a culture of continuous improvement across maintenance functions.
About You
If you have a strong technical background, currently working on medium to large maintenance projects in a trade or supervisor position and looking to take the next step in your career, this could be the role for you.
Qualifications
Cert III in Electrical Engineering or trade-equivalent
Minimum 6 years' experience in electrical maintenance delivery within large and complex programs
Demonstrated experience in specialist maintenance activities such as HV and Hazardous Areas
Thorough knowledge of relevant WHS and environmental legislation, with a robust commitment to upholding safety standards across both internal teams and contractors
Strong demonstrable internal and external stakeholder engagement
Ability to convey technical topics to corporate teams to effectively communicate opportunities and risk
Experience in the water industry is highly desirable
A great team ethic and the ability to work with others to achieve team goals but also autonomously when needed
Equal Opportunity
We believe our workforce should reflect the community we serve.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including First Nations peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, emergency responders and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.




You might not meet every single requirement listed.
If you are excited about the role and believe you can make a strong contribution, we encourage you to apply.
If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.
Why Urban Utilities
Urban Utilities delivers essential water and wastewater services to more than 1.5 million people across South East Queensland.
Every day, our teams work to support thriving communities and a sustainable future.
Urban Utilities delivers 140,000 megalitres each year of our planet's most precious, natural resource to communities scattered around South East Queensland and effortlessly removes it too.
We're constantly challenging the status quo, searching for opportunities, pushing people to their potential, encouraging creativity and diversity, and fostering collaboration within and beyond our teams to be the best we can for our communities.
Benefits
Generous Salary Packaging options, including novated leases
Corporate discounts across Health insurance, technology and more
18 weeks of paid parental leave
15 days personal leave including two proactive wellbeing days
an additional day of leave each year to connect with friends and family
Flexibility such as 9-day fortnights and flexible days
Talk to us about what flexibility means to you!
Urban Utilities is an endorsed employer for all women.
Applications close Sunday 23rd August.
Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a background check as part of the recruitment process for this role.
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📌 Electrical Technical Specialist (Queensland)
🏢 Urban Utilities
📍 Queensland