· 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 quick-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.

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