At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform electrical and instrumentation inspections, repairs, and upgrades in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join UGL, a leading Tier 1 company in engineering and maintenance services.
- Benefits: Enjoy a full-time role with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to safety and high-quality workmanship.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the oil & gas and renewables sectors while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Trade-qualified Electrical Instrumentation Technician with experience in heavy industrial environments.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Overview
Based in Portland Full time ongoing, Long‑Term Position is an opportunity to grow your career within a Tier 1 UGL that delivers engineering, construction and maintenance services across the oil & gas, power, renewables, resources, water, defence and telecommunications sectors.
We operate in a fast‑paced, ever‑evolving environment and partner with some of Australia’s largest asset owners.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and safety‑focused Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to support a portfolio of capital upgrades across an Alumina Smelter in Portland, Victoria.
You will be responsible for performing electrical and instrumentation inspections, repairs, upgrades and calibrations across fixed plant equipment to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operational performance.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support breakdowns, shutdown activities and equipment upgrades across critical processing assets.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out electrical and instrumentation works, fault‑finding and repairs on plant & equipment
- Perform calibrations, loop checks, testing and verification of instrumentation devices
- Conduct inspections, installation, configuration and replacement of electrical and instrumentation components
- Support multiple capital upgrade works concurrently
- Work safely in operational processing environments following all permits, procedures and isolation requirements
- Diagnose electrical and control system issues and recommend effective corrective actions
- Collaborate with supervisors, trades and operations teams to maintain plant reliability and ensure compliance with standards
- Complete documentation, reports and records to required quality, safety and statutory compliance levels
About You
- Trade‑qualified Electrical Instrumentation Technician, Electrician with Instrumentation, or equivalent.
- Experience in mining, minerals processing, alumina/bauxite, or heavy industrial environments.
- Strong technical capability across HV/LV electrical systems, PLCs, instruments, transmitters, control valves, analysers and process control equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, loop diagrams and technical documentation.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, teamwork and delivering high‑quality workmanship.
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced operational plant with competing priorities.
- Tickets such as Working at Heights, Confined Space, EWP or LVR/CP are advantageous.
- 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, people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.
How to Apply
If this opportunity aligns with your experience, please click Apply and follow the prompts.
We will contact shortlisted candidates directly.
Please note: Screening checks will form part of the recruitment process and may include reference checks, right‑to‑work verification, national police checks, AML checks and a pre‑employment medical (including drug and alcohol screening).
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Electrical & Instrumentation Technician in Melbourne employer: UGL Pty Limited
UGL Pty Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation on the Logan Gold Coast Faster Rail project. Employees benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, competitive remuneration, and the chance to lead high-profile infrastructure initiatives that contribute significantly to Australia's rail network. With a strong commitment to safety, health, environment, and quality (SHEQ), UGL ensures a supportive environment where your expertise in HV power systems can thrive.
