Maintenance Electrician - Hazardous Areas

About the role

UGL, the major Defence Fuel Network Managing Contractor, is hiring a Maintenance Electrician for a hands-on role in Townsville and northern Queensland. You will work on technically challenging systems in a structured environment, with support to obtain your EEHA qualification and develop expertise in specialised electrical work. The role reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose, service, repair and maintain critical assets and equipment, such as fuel storage and fuel transfer systems.
• Work in a blue-collar, 38-hour week with a strong work-life balance: Monday to Thursday 7am to 3:30pm, Friday 7am to 1:30pm.
• Option to spend a week each month travelling to places like Weipa, working 12-hour days and earning overtime (time and a half for the first two hours, then double time).

Required profile

• E&I certification and an A-grade electrical licence.
• EEHA certification desirable.
• Proven experience in fixed plant maintenance; fuel services or Oil & Gas experience preferred.
• Australian citizenship and ability to pass a police check.
• Confined space and working at heights tickets preferred.

What we offer

• Career growth with many opportunities to learn and progress.
• Paid parental leave for primary and non-primary carers.
• Discounts on household expenses (energy, internet, phone), health insurance, gym, psychology and Employee Assistance Programs, holiday accommodation, car hire and flights, retail goods and groceries.