Electrician
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LocationMelbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs, Victoria, Australia
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live2h ago
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Trade-qualified Electrician (A-Grade VIC Licence or equivalent)
Experience in heavy industrial environments such as mining, alumina, smelting, oil & gas or manufacturing
Experience with structured cabling, fibre optics or industrial communications
Knowledge of LV/HV systems, motors, drives and plant equipment
Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics and P&IDs
Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills
Telecommunications Cabling Licence (ACMA Open Cabling Registration)
Instrumentation experience or dual trade (E&I)
Experience in smelters, refineries or continuous processing plants
Working at Heights, Confined Space and EWP tickets
LVR/CPR and HV Switching
Experience with industrial networks such as Profinet, Modbus or Ethernet/IP
Pre-employment checks including right-to-work verification
Pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screening
Skills
Profinet
Modbus
Ethernet/IP
Benefits
Relocation assistance
9 day fortnight
About the company
UGL is a leading provider of engineering, construction, and maintenance services, supporting critical industries across power, renewables, resources, water, defence and telecommunications.
About the role
We’re seeking experienced Industrial Electricians to join our team in Portland, Victoria, supporting a major industrial operation in a dynamic processing environment.
What We Offer
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9-day fortnight with fortnightly paid RDO
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Long-term, stable work
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Strong safety culture and supportive team environment
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Opportunity to work across electrical, control and communications systems
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Career development with a leading ASX-listed organisation
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Relocation assistance available for suitable candidates
This is a residential role. FIFO and living-away-from-home arrangements are not available. Local applicants are encouraged to apply; relocation support may be considered for the right candidate.
About the Role
You’ll be responsible for maintaining, upgrading and commissioning industrial electrical and communications infrastructure, supporting both capital projects and plant operations to ensure safe, reliable and efficient performance.
Key Responsibilities
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Electrical installation, commissioning, fault finding of industrial plant and equipment
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Installation and testing of structured cabling and communications infrastructure
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Inspection, testing and commissioning of LV/HV systems
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Support brownfield projects and capital upgrades
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Assist with instrumentation and control system activities as required
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Maintain compliance with site safety, permit and isolation procedures
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Complete required documentation and reports
About You
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Trade-qualified Electrician (A-Grade VIC Licence or equivalent)
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Telecommunications Cabling Licence preferable (ACMA Open Cabling Registration)
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Experience in heavy industrial environments such as mining, alumina, smelting, oil & gas or manufacturing
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Experience with structured cabling, fibre optics or industrial communications
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Knowledge of LV/HV systems, motors, drives and plant equipment
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Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics and P&IDs
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Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills
Highly Regarded
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Instrumentation experience or dual trade (E&I)
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Experience in smelters, refineries or continuous processing plants
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Working at Heights, Confined Space and EWP tickets
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LVR/CPR and HV Switching
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Experience with industrial networks such as Profinet, Modbus or Ethernet/IP
About UGL
As part of the CIMIC Group, UGL is committed to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity. We encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, mature-aged workers and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Apply Now
If you’re looking for a stable role with a great roster, challenging project work and the opportunity to enjoy the Portland lifestyle, we’d love to hear from you.
Hiring process
Pre-employment checks include reference checks, right-to-work verification, and a medical including drug and alcohol screening.
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