Mechanical Engineer

About The Role

InfraBuild Steel is seeking a skilled and driven Mechanical Engineer to join our team at the Newcastle Rod Mill. In this vital role, you’ll be the technical expert and reliability lead for a designated area of the mill, driving safe, cost-effective, and efficient maintenance practices that directly impact plant performance and business outcomes.

You’ll be accountable for equipment reliability and asset performance, using data-driven insights to identify improvement opportunities, tackle root causes, and implement best-practice solutions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading safety practices and promoting a ‘Goal Zero’ culture across maintenance teams and contractors
• Developing and implementing preventative and predictive maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability and availability to meet production requirements
• Identifying and delivering continuous improvement projects and capital projects to ensure long term sustainability
• Managing budgets, maintenance costs, and spare parts inventories to optimise total cost of ownership
• Coordinating and executing planned shutdowns and repairs
• Providing coaching and technical guidance to the broader maintenance team

You will also have:

• Strong background in mechanical engineering, preferably within heavy industry or manufacturing
• Proven ability to improve plant reliability through structured maintenance strategies
• Experience leading safety initiatives and ensuring compliance with WHS and environmental standards
• Strong understanding of RCA methods and Asset Strategies
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities
• Proficiency in SAP or similar CMMS for planning and tracking maintenance activities
• Exceptional project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Self-drive and the ability to work autonomously as well as in a Team environment
• Strong drive towards positive results

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
 

• 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).
• Access to long service leave after 5 years: Employees who are not covered by an Enterprise Agreement can access accrued Long Service Leave (LSL) at the rate of 1.3 weeks per year of service after 5 years continuous service.
• 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.
   

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.

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