Electrical Engineer - Laverton
About the role
Join a 2026 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work Gold Winner and 2026 Sustainability Champion recognised by the World Steel Association. Play a key role in shaping our performance across our InfraBuild business.
Reporting to the Senior Electrical Engineer Automation and based at our Laverton site. you will provide electrical engineering leadership and support to the Laverton Steel Mill, enabling safe, reliable, and continuously improved operations.
What you will be doing:
- Support maintenance teams, perform root cause analysis of equipment and process failures, and implement effective solutions.
- Develop project specifications, upgrade or replace obsolete systems, and deliver maintenance and capital projects on time, within cost, and to performance targets.
- Lead automation projects end-to-end, including scoping, technical design, cost-benefit analysis, and coordination of contractors and consultants.
- Deliver technical expertise in SCADA, PLC, MES Automation and HMI systems, including validation of automation and plant control systems.
- Providing support to the Laverton Steel Mill cranes department
- Lead and promote a strong safety culture by driving employee engagement, proactive hazard identification, and continuous risk management.
You will be rewarded with:
- Team environment with strong safety culture
- Free on-site parking
- Permanent, full-time hours with job security
Primary Benefits:
We offer a range of benefits designed to support you at work and beyond:
- Paid parental leave that goes further - 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks Partner Leave, plus superannuation contributions during unpaid leave (eligibility applies)
- Health cover at discounted rates - Access corporate rates with nib Health Insurance to support you and your family
- Everyday savings - Access a wide range of employee discounts across major brands including retail, travel and lifestyle
What you will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering or similar.
- 3-5+ years of engineering experience in an industrial environment
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills with a strong track record in equipment diagnostics and fault finding
- Deep commitment to safety, with solid understanding of legislative requirements and safe work practices
- Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across all organisational levels
- Required Technical Knowledge
- PLC programming and diagnosis (Allen-Bradley regarded)
- SCADA Experience (PlantSCADA / Citect regarded)
- Reading and fault finding with electrical drawings
Familiar with Technical Knowledge Regarded
- AS/NZS 4024 (Safety of machinery)
- SAP S/4HANA
- Industrial Networks
- Motor Control / VSDs
- High-voltage power distribution systems.
Why join us?
We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.
- Work with a greater purpose - join us on our pursuit of a sustainable future and contribute to our nation’s legacy.
- Work well, live better – experience a safe, supportive and inclusive environment which values you as a whole person and where wellbeing matters.
- Build their own future – grow and drive your own development to grow your skills. Everyday is an opportunity to grow.
About us
InfraBuild manufactures steel using recycled scrap through our electric arc furnaces in Victoria and New South Wales.
Our integrated model, from recycling to rolling, supports consistent quality, supply reliability and the development of lower embodied carbon steel solutions for Australia’s construction industry.
How to apply
We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Your diversity helps us create more sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia’s future.
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