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 a Mechanical Reliability Engineer in our Ore Preparation 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.
The Ore Preparation team supports our Sinter Plant and the Raw Materials Handling Area at our Port Kembla manufacturing facility. The Raw Materials required for the smelting process within the Sinter plant are imported by ship, road and rail. As the Reliability Engineer, you will encourage continuous improvement, provide strategic problem solving and planning of materials handling equipment whilst ensuring value and compliance for Ore Preparation.
Whether you’re local to the Illawarra, looking to avoid the Sydney traffic, or considering a move interstate, BlueScope offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant coastal city with a well-established culture that drives some of the highest employee retention rates in the market, a workplace where your professional journey is both rewarding and exciting.
What Will You Do?
Managing and developing the maintenance strategies of the overall mechanical plant, you’ll drive continuous improvement and reliability of mechanical assets within the department. You will also:
- ensuring safety standards are never compromised making suitable changes when risks and opportunities are identified
- investigate, fault find, and problem solve long term/systemic equipment issues to eliminate potential causes to determine the root cause and develop subsequent corrective actions
- develop detailed scope of works and Inspection Test Procedures and commissioning plans for Materials handling equipment
- plan, coordinate and execute minor projects as required including multi trade discipline works for equipment improvement projects
More About You
As an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual, you quickly adapt and have an eagerness to learn. You’ll bring:
- a mechanical trade - a diploma or mechanical/mechatronic engineering degree will be highly regarded or a willingness to complete a diploma
- a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of yourself and others
- mechanical experience in an industrial setting
- an understanding and knowledge of Mechanical and/or Structural, construction and statutory safety requirements
Why BlueScope
As we’re creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope gives you opportunities to innovate, learn and grow with the business, supported by inclusive leadership and a positive, passionate team. At BlueScope, you’ll:
- Learn and develop as you grow. With opportunities to build skills specific to your role and aspirations, our lifelong learning culture will support your future career pathways.
- Create innovative solutions. Seek better, smarter ways to solve problems, create sustainable solutions and make things happen.
- Experience connection and care . Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out for each other’s safety and wellbeing.
- 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.
At BlueScope, we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves, and welcome people of all backgrounds, skills, experiences and perspectives. 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.
Bring your energy and make your mark, as, together, we drive 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 Thursday 3rd April 2025.