Electrician

InfraBuild; Geelong; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Health cover at discounted rates

Tool allowance

Employee discounts

Job summary

InfraBuild, Geelong Wire Mill, is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician to deliver high-quality electrical maintenance across site operations. You will support reliability, minimise downtime and drive continuous improvement in a heavy industrial setting.

Reporting to the Electrical Team Leader, you will perform preventative and breakdown tasks, troubleshoot PLCs and drives, and maintain meticulous records while adhering to safety standards at our Geelong facility.

Qualifications

• A Grade Electrical Licence is essential for safe oversight of site-based electrical work.
• Cert III in Electrotechnology is required as the hands-on foundation.
• Proven experience with Siemens PLCs, ABB drives and AC/DC motor systems is expected.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills across industrial electrical and control systems.
• Exposure to instrumentation, automation, or control systems (Cert IV highly regarded).
• Experience in heavy industry or combustion equipment; SAP knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventative and breakdown maintenance to maximise uptime and reliability.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, instrumentation and control faults efficiently.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to optimise fixed plant performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and root cause analysis initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, procedures, and site requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.

Skills

Siemens PLCs

ABB drives

AC motors

Fault-finding

Instrumentation

Automation

SAP knowledge

Heavy industry

Education

A Grade Electrical Licence

Cert III in Electrotechnology

Tools

Siemens PLCs

ABB drives

SAP

Job description

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 Wire business.

Reporting to the Electrical Team Leader and based at our Geelong Wire Mill, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality electrical maintenance services across site operations, ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.

What you will be doing:

• Execute preventative and breakdown maintenance to maximise equipment uptime and reliability.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, instrumentation and control faults efficiently.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to optimise fixed plant performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and root cause analysis initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, procedures, and site requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.

Hours are Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm. The team is transitioning to a 9 day fortnight, providing an RDO (Rostered Day Off) every two weeks.

Earn a base rate of $46-$51 per hour (depending on experience), plus electrical licence allowance and tool allowance.

You will be rewarded with:

• Job security in a stable, local full-time permanent position
• Close-knit team environment with strong safety culture
• Tool allowance provided

Primary Benefits:

• Paid parental leave that goes further - 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks Partner Leave, plus superannuation contributions during unpaid leave (eligibility applies)
• 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

What you will bring:

• A Grade Electrical Licence – essential for safe oversight of site-based electrical work
• Cert III in Electrotechnology as a foundation for hands-on electrical maintenance
• Proven experience working with Siemens PLCs, ABB drives and AC/DC motor systems
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills across industrial electrical and control systems
• Exposure to instrumentation, automation, or control systems (Cert IV highly regarded)
• Experience in heavy industry or combustion equipment, with SAP knowledge advantageous

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 your own future - grow and drive your own development to grow your skills. Everyday is an opportunity to grow.

About us

InfraBuild is Australia’s largest manufacturer of wire for construction, manufacturing and mining applications.

From nails to wire rope, our products support essential industries across Australia and New Zealand, backed by locally produced steel and a fully integrated supply chain.

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

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.