Description:
Job DescriptionBlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16,500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe, successful and well. We’re leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that support society, today and in the future. We’re proud of brands, like COLORBOND ® steel that inspire and protect everything from hospitals to bridges and stadiums.
The Opportunity
Our Port Kembla Manufacturing facility is looking for an Electrical Technician in our Slabmaking Maintenance Team based in Port Kembla . As a part of the broader Australian Steel Products portfolio, we have six major manufacturing sites at Port Kembla that deliver a variety of products, innovative solutions and services to our export and domestic customers.
In this critical role, you will use your technical background and experience to deliver key outcomes in maintaining and developing the Slab caster equipment. You'll implement and improve our maintenance strategies to achieve optimum equipment performance and reduction in failures. Your contributions will ensure that this world-class asset delivers safe, efficient and reliable continuous operations.
What Will You Do?
Working in a supportive environment, you will contribute to the safety of our people, the quality of our product and the reliability of our equipment. You will:
- troubleshoot day-to-day problems, recommending robust solutions on electrical equipment including PLCs, drives and SCADA interfaces
- provide assessment and follow up of equipment issues impacting plant performance
- perform equipment inspections as well as detailed planning and condition monitoring and optimisation of equipment
- assess the priority of emergent work relative to planned work to ensure electrical trade resources are applied in the best interests of the business
- coach and mentor operators and tradespersons in equipment function and technology
More About You
Along with your sound technical background, you will bring:
- electrical trade qualifications
- NSW Electrical licence
- a commitment to your own safety, wellbeing, and care for others
- experience with manufacturing equipment and the ability to utilise electrical schematics to establish root cause
- experience working both independently and as part of a manufacturing team
- fault finding and problem-solving ability in a cross-discipline team environment
- experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
Why BlueScope
As we’re creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope supports you to build your expertise within a safe and positive team environment. At BlueScope, you’ll:
- Learn and develop as you grow. Work alongside specialists and keep your skills and knowledge at the forefront of industry with our lifelong learning culture.
- Experience connection and care. Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out for each other’s safety and wellbeing.
- Build innovative products. Seek better, smarter ways to work, help develop sustainable solutions and make things happen.
- Deliver work that matters. Every action you take matters in delivering for our customers and strengthening communities for the future. We value what you do.
We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves, and we encourage Women and First Nations people to apply. We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal. At BlueScope, we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program.
It’s an exciting time in our history as, together, we work towards Our Purpose: “We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen communities for the future.”
Come and discover us at www.bluescope.com/auscareers
Join us, creating strength for the future.
Applications close Friday 28th March 2025.