At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform electrical and instrumentation inspections, repairs, and upgrades in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join UGL, a leader in engineering and maintenance across diverse sectors.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, relocation support, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse workplace that values safety, teamwork, and high-quality workmanship.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on critical processing assets while working with a talented team.
- Qualifications: Trade-qualified Electrical Instrumentation Technician or equivalent with relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
Casual or full time permanent positions available. Relocation options - Portland based role.
UGL 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. This is not a FIFO role. Relocation costs will be considered for applicants willing to relocate.
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.
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).
Electrical & Instrumentation Technician in Portland employer: UGL
UGL is an exceptional employer that champions a diverse and inclusive work culture, offering flexible hybrid working arrangements and comprehensive benefits such as 16 weeks of paid primary parental leave and access to wellness programs. Located in Southbank, Melbourne, employees have the opportunity to engage in significant projects within the fuels and energy sector, while also benefiting from Individual Development Plans that foster career growth and professional development.
