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 will bring:
* A degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
* Ideally + 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 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
Benefits:
* Award-winning workplace: 6 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work Gold Winner, recognising our commitment to people, culture and performance.
* Generous parental leave: weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks paid Partner Leave for those who have worked at the business for at least 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: $0 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.
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 6 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
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