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 . Please note, this is not a FIFO role and is suited to locals 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
rapid-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. Please note: Screening checks will include reference checks, right-to-work verification, and pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol screen.
📌 Electrician (Portland)
🏢 UGL
📍 Portland