- Responsible for verifying the accuracy of light-gauge steel frames on-site.
- Conduct inspections and measurements to ensure compliance with standards.
- Liaise with engineers and maintain technical documentation.
About Us
Based in Canberra, Steel Trusses Tech Australia covers builders' needs by designing, detailing, manufacturing and erecting light-gauge steel (LGS) wall frames, floor joists and roof trusses for residential and light-commercial projects. We combine in-house design and detailing with our Hume roll-forming factory and on-site erection capability, using TRUECORE® steel from BlueScope. Our frames are precision-engineered, light yet strong, termite-proof, non-combustible and carry BlueScope's 50-year warranty. With construction as our core business and a growing project pipeline, we are adding an Engineering Technologist to provide dedicated on-site technical control.
The Role
You will be the on-site technical person responsible for verifying that light-gauge steel frames are delivered and erected in accordance with design intent, Australian standards and BlueScope requirements. You will carry out dimensional inspection, measurement and acceptance checks, run trials on new details and erection methods, investigate on-site performance issues and feed technical findings back to our in-house structural engineers and the Hume roll-forming factory. You report to the Site Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Verify the dimensional accuracy of erected light-gauge steel wall frames, floor joists and roof trusses — checking setting-out, levels, plumb and tolerance against the CAD detailing files, and confirming that frame connections, bracing and temporary support are installed to specification.
- Compare delivered components and design models against actual site conditions; identify clashes, dimensional mismatches and fit-up issues, and determine the technical resolution on site.
- Conduct dimensional inspection, measurement and acceptance checks on frame connections, bracing and tolerances against AS/NZS standards, engineering wind-load requirements and BlueScope TRUECORE® specifications; record results and issue non-conformance reports where needed.
- Plan and carry out site trials and acceptance checks for new connection details, bracing methods and component batches; measure performance, document findings and prepare technical reports for the design team.
- Investigate recurring dimensional or installation issues on site, determine root cause, and recommend corrective engineering changes to detailing or fabrication, verifying the outcome on site.
- Review and refine site erection methods, sequences, bracing and temporary-support arrangements to improve buildability, speed and compliance; pass technical improvements back to detailing and factory production.
- Liaise with the in-house structural engineers and the Hume roll-forming factory: raise component or detailing queries, confirm modified parts perform as intended on site, and maintain a structured feedback loop.
- Prepare and maintain site technical documentation, inspection records, non-conformance logs and handover/completion schedules.
Requirements
- A relevant engineering technical qualification or equivalent hands-on engineering experience.
- Hands-on experience in on-site or plant testing, commissioning, inspection or technical troubleshooting.
- Competent with precision measuring instruments and able to read engineering drawings.
- Able to prepare clear technical reports and keep accurate measurement/inspection records.
- Comfortable working on active construction sites and working alongside trades.
What We Offer
- A permanent, full-time technical role with a growing Australian-owned builder.
- Above-award remuneration plus superannuation, on varied residential and light-commercial work.
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