Electrician

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 Reinforcing business.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for the maintenance, fault-finding, repair, and optimisation of electrical and control systems critical to steel processing and heavy industrial operations. You’ll work across large-scale equipment, automation systems, drives, conveyors, and plant machinery, ensuring reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.

This is a hands-on role that demands technical expertise, strong problem-solving capability, and a drive to deliver world-class workmanship in a high performance, safety-conscious environment.

What you will be doing:

• Trouble-shoot, diagnose, and repair electrical and mechanical faults across heavy industrial plant
• Carry out equipment audits, machine installs and preventative maintenance tasks
• Troubleshoot PLC systems and assist in programming (training provided if required)
• Identify operational improvements through root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with mechanical tasks where required (belt tracking, lubrication, bearings, chains, motors, gearboxes)
• Ensure all work is delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Infrabuild standards

Hours suited to work/life balance – 6am to 2pm Monday to Friday plus overtime available and paid at overtime rates.

Pay rate – C8 - $54.00 - $60.00 per hour + 12% super + bonus + overtime, with potential to grow your income as you build experience with us!

You will be rewarded with:

• Relocation support
• Consistent overtime available
• Progressive pay structure
• Permanent, full-time hours with job security
• Team environment with strong safety culture

Primary Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits designed to support you at work and beyond:

• 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
• Support when you need it - Confidential counselling and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Sonder, available to you and your immediate family

What you will bring:

• Unrestricted Electrical Licence (SA)
• Trade Qualification: Certificate III Electrotechnology or higher
• Demonstrated experience in industrial maintenance, troubleshooting, and problem-solving
• Strong understanding of industrial controls, PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and automation systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics
• Mechanically savvy, with experience working alongside pneumatic and mechanical systems
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, and committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Experience in the following, ideally within a heavy industry, highly regarded:

• PLC programming experience
• Experience with hydraulics & proportional valves
• Experience with MAINPAC or other CMMS platforms
• Strong Microsoft Office and report-writing skills

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 Reinforcing partners with builders, engineers and contractors to deliver smarter reinforcing solutions across Australia’s major projects.

From high-rise buildings to transport infrastructure, we help improve buildability, reduce material use and support lower embodied carbon outcomes through our integrated steel supply chain.

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.

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.