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Electrician

About The Role

Our team based in Newcastle is on the lookout for an experienced Electrician. You will join an experienced, tight knit team and liaise with key stakeholders across the site.

This role is a Day Shift position working 12 hour shifts across a 7 day roster, predominant focusing on routine and predictive maintenance while also supporting exciting project work to improve the site.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

  • Complete assigned repair and preventative maintenance work orders in a safe, timely and professional manner
  • Undertake fault finding and troubleshooting of electrical, electronics, instrumentation and communication equipment when required
  • New electrical installations and Implementation of electrical projects
  • Maintain all work areas in a safe and tidy state.
  • Fully support front-line problem-solving investigations and initiatives

 

We are looking for someone with proven ability to work within an onsite maintenance team delivering successful outcomes around equipment reliability and continuous improvement plans.

You will also have:

  • Electrical trade license is required
  • Open Cabling License is ideal
  • Understanding of PLC programming and fault finding (GE funuc and Siemens)
  • Electrical experience in a manufacturing or heavy industry environment  
  • Ability to interoperate electrical schematics drawings
  • Understanding of ABB drives (AC/DC)
  • Understanding of AS 3000 wiring rules.
  • Self-drive and the ability to work autonomously as well as in a Team environment
  • Excellent communication skills and computer aptitude
  • Ability to apply sound judgement and manage competing deadlines
  • EWP and other safety training will be highly regarded

Key Benefits

Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to InfraBuild employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site.
 

  • Employee Benefits Program: discounts for employees, friends and family on a huge selection of products and services from a variety of brands including Samsung, Coles, Harvey Norman, Village Cinemas, Dick Smith, Vodafone, Thrifty and many more.
  • Recruitment referral awards: $1500 is awarded to eligible employees for referring friends or family to an open role if the candidate is successful.
  • Corporate rates for private health insurance: Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees.
  • Accessible learning available to everyone: InfraBuild Learn360 provides every InfraBuild employee (whatever your role or career aspirations) with self-directed learning opportunities, supported by a variety of resources to help enhance the impact of your learning.

About Us

InfraBuild is Australia’s leading integrated steel manufacturing, distribution and recycling business, making steel using our electric arc furnaces. We provide solutions for commercial and residential construction, large scale and nation-building infrastructure as well as our primary producers and rural sectors.  With ambitions to be carbon neutral by 2030, each day we help build futures through sustainable steel.

InfraBuild's steel manufacturing team is an integral partner to the construction industry, delivering breakthrough thinking, innovative solutions and the highest standards in quality and supply. Operating two electric arc furnaces in Victoria and New South Wales, InfraBuild then utilises its four rolling mills to form new steel products and supply a range of products to steel distributors and processors nationally.

Why Work Here?

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 in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our ambition to become carbon-neutral. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations. Embrace a culture where differences are celebrated, innovation is embraced and valuing everyone's unique perspectives contributes to our transformation.

 

  • Work well - live better: We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters. You’ll thrive not only in your career with us, but beyond.

 

  • Build your own future: Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected. You’ll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless.

  

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.

 

It is our ambition at InfraBuild to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's tomorrow.

 

Agencies should note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted to this position, and GFG will not pay any fees related to resumes that are submitted directly to hiring managers and not through our approved processes.

 

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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