Senior Mechanical Engineer
About The Role
Join the team at Laverton with InfraBuild Manufacturing as a Senior Mechanical Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and improving plant performance over the long term.
You will lead engineering design and reliability initiatives across mechanical, civil, structural and services systems. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring equipment is safe, fit-for-purpose, and operating at optimal performance.
A major focus of the role is identifying and eliminating high-impact, recurring failures. Rather than applying short-term fixes, you’ll use your technical expertise to implement sustainable solutions that improve reliability and reduce downtime.
Working closely with the Maintenance Superintendent and broader teams, you’ll drive improvement initiatives, optimise equipment through modification, and strengthen maintenance strategies across the plant.
Key responsibilities include:
- Investigating equipment reliability issues and implementing long-term corrective actions
- Acting as the engineering authority on equipment safety and design integrity
- Developing and improving preventative and condition-based maintenance strategies
- Identifying and delivering plant improvement and optimisation initiatives
- Scoping and delivering CAPEX projects, from concept to commissioning
- Leading condition monitoring programs to improve asset reliability
- Supporting plant shutdowns with engineering input and oversight
- Coordinating inspections and translating findings into practical solutions
- Maintaining engineering and maintenance documentation
- Mentoring engineers and supporting team capability development
- Collaborating with operations and maintenance teams to prioritise work
You are a technically strong and practical engineer who can diagnose issues, influence others, and deliver lasting solutions. You’re comfortable working both strategically and hands-on, with a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement.
You will bring:
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
- Ideally 10+ years’ experience in maintenance/reliability within heavy industry
- Strong expertise in mechanical systems and equipment performance
- Proven ability to solve complex problems and eliminate recurring failures
- Experience with maintenance systems (e.g. SAP) and data analysis
- Project and budget management experience
- Understanding of condition monitoring techniques
- Experience leading or mentoring engineers or technical teams
- Strong communication skills and ability to work across all levels
- A solid commitment to safety and knowledge of relevant requirements
This role suits someone looking to step into a strategic technical specialist position, where you can make a real impact on plant reliability and performance.
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.
- Award-winning workplace: 2026 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work Gold Winner, recognising our commitment to people, culture and performance.
- Generous parental leave: 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks paid Partner Leave for those who have worked at the business for at least 12 months. The company also provides superannuation contributions for the Primary Carer during the period of unpaid parental leave for eligible employees (limitations apply).
- Employee Benefits Program: Employee Added Extras (EAE), our Employee Benefits Program, provides discounts for you and your friends and family on gift cards, shopping, groceries, home products, car rentals, holidays, recreation and more
- Recruitment referral awards: $1500 is awarded to eligible employees for referring friends or family to an open role if the candidate is successful.
- Novated leasing: We provide an effective way to salary sacrifice for a vehicle through novated leasing with a choice of two novated leasing partners -Toyota Fleet Management or LeasePLUS.
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 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.
We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.