Electrician - Hazardous Areas

UGL Defence has recently been awarded the contract to manage the Defence fuel related Asset Management, Operations and Maintenance.  We are recruiting Electricians with Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas (EEHA) experience to join our Operations & Maintenance team in what is an exciting opportunity to work in the Australia Defence environment, supporting the national security requirements of the Nation.

This is an exceptional long-term, operations and maintenance contract, within the defence sector. Work with a Tier 1 services provider, alongside an established crew of experienced technicians.

The Role

Reporting to a Maintenance Supervisor, you will be based at RAAF Amberley, supporting surrounding locations in the South East QLD region, with occasional regional travel. You will be a part of a core crew of UGL technicians. These duties will include, but not limited to;

Perform scheduled electrical maintenance and service of fuel installation assets and equipment

Diagnostics and repair in a breakdown environment of fuel related assets and equipment

Electrical Project work as required on the fuel installation and related assets and equipment

Support subcontracted work packages as required

Support various sites in the region, with the occasional requirement to travel throughout South East QLD

What you Need

You will be a strong team player, a self-starter and dedicated employee that will draw on your experience and diverse skills to deliver high quality outcomes for UGL and our customer. We expect the successful applicants to have the following:

A-grade electrical licence with relevant post trade experience

Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas (EEHA) trained required

Proven experience working in fixed plant maintenance, ideally fuel services or Oil & Gas

Confined space and working at heights tickets will be highly regarded

Safety is at the forefront of everything you do

Currently hold, or ability to obtain appropriate Defence Security Clearance

What we Offer

This is a chance to join UGL as a full-time employee, on a long-term contract. Be a part of a strong team who are passionate about facilitating the delivery of National Security in Australia.

Competitive hourly rates with market leading company benefits

Long-term opportunity, with locational stability; work close to home for as long as you want   

Work with a great crew of people from UGL and the Defence

Love coming to work everyday and be apart of something bigger

As a diversified services organisation, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people, and seeks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills.

To express your interest in this position, please submit your application by applying to the advert and answer screening questions as prompted.

Job Reference: 259138