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Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

CompanyUGL Limited
LocationMelbourne
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 27, 2026
About The Company
UGL Regional Linx was established in 2021, after parent company, UGL Limited was selected to deliver operations and maintenance of rail infrastructure for the Country Regional Network (CRN). This network ensures the safe movement of people and goods throughout the regions of NSW, and links Sydney with many important regional centres. UGL Regional Linx commenced operations on January 30 2022 and works on behalf of the client, Transport for NSW (TfNSW) and will be responsible for managing an important network of assets. As part of its operation, UGL Regional Linx’s scope of work includes: • Network operations • Rail infrastructure maintenance and implementation of a new train control system - UGL’s proprietary system, Sigview. • Asset and property management, and • Safety, access, performance, and environmental management. UGL Regional Linx has made a strong commitment to local and indigenous employment, further strengthening the organisation’s commitment to regional NSW. As part of its operations, UGL Regional Linx established its head office and Network Control Centre in the heart of the Central West, Orange, NSW. The CRN network includes: • 2,386 route kilometres of operational passenger and freight rail lines, including 996 km of branch line track used predominantly for haulage of grain, with lower mass and speed limits than other parts of the network • 3,139 route kilometres of non-operational lines • 27,000 hectares of land and infrastructure • 1,312 level crossings (300 active) • 1,200 property assets (including 356 heritage sites) • 600 rail under bridges and 384 road overbridges The CRN is a crucial piece of infrastructure to regional NSW and UGL Regional Linx is committed to ensure that it delivers for all customers, from rail passengers to farmers and industry.
About the Role

Based in Portland 

Full time ongoing, Long-Term Position

Opportunity to grow your career within a Tier 1

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.

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).

Key Skills
Electrical InstrumentationFault-findingCalibrationLoop ChecksHV/LV Electrical SystemsPLCControl ValvesProcess Control EquipmentP&ID InterpretationTechnical DocumentationWorking at HeightsConfined SpaceEWPLVR/CP
Categories
TradesEngineeringManufacturingEnergyConstruction
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Perform electrical and instrumentation inspections, repairs, and calibrations on fixed plant equipment at an Alumina Smelter. Support capital upgrades, breakdowns, and shutdown activities within a multidisciplinary team to ensure operational reliability.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
105
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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