The E&IC Maintenance Engineer is responsible for maintaining and improving electrical, instrumentation and control systems across operational facilities. Typical requirements include an engineering degree or relevant technical qualification, practical experience in electrical and instrumentation maintenance, knowledge of industrial control systems, and familiarity with Australian safety and electrical standards. The role may involve maintenance planning, fault finding, reliability improvement, contractor coordination, documentation and support for shutdown activities. Candidates are expected to work collaboratively with operations and trades teams, communicate clearly, manage competing priorities and maintain a strong focus on safety, compliance and asset performance. Site-based, rostered or remote work may be required depending on the project.
UGL is a major Australian engineering, construction and asset services company delivering projects and long-term maintenance solutions across energy, transport, water, resources, defence and industrial sectors. The company supports clients through the full asset lifecycle, including design, construction, commissioning, operations and maintenance. UGL employs engineers, project managers, technicians, tradespeople and corporate specialists across Australia and selected international markets. Its work commonly involves complex infrastructure and critical operating environments where safety, reliability and technical capability are essential. As part of the CIMIC Group and associated with the broader ACS Group, UGL operates on large-scale public and private sector projects. Employees may have opportunities to work on major facilities, resources operations, power infrastructure and transport networks, often alongside multidisciplinary teams and specialist contractors.
Australia offers strong opportunities for electrical, instrumentation, controls, maintenance and reliability engineers, particularly in mining, energy, utilities, manufacturing, transport and infrastructure. Major employment centres include Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Darwin, while regional and FIFO roles are common in Western Australia and Queensland. Workplace culture is generally practical, safety-focused and collaborative, with an emphasis on clear communication and work-life balance. Lifestyle varies from large-city living to coastal communities and remote regional sites; housing and travel costs can be high in major cities. Skilled applicants may need an employer-sponsored visa, such as the Skills in Demand visa, or another eligible skilled migration pathway. Recognition of qualifications, English-language evidence, health checks and police clearances may be required. Relocating candidates should budget for housing, transport, insurance and initial settlement costs.
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