Job Description
BlueScope 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 Maintenance Coordinator in our Hot Strip Mill (HSM)-Roll Shop 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 Roll Shop is a critical support area within the HSM, responsible for maintaining and preparing the large fleet of work and back-up rolls that shape and finish hot-rolled steel. The shop plays a vital role in ensuring strip quality, surface finish, and consistent mill performance.
This facility houses and operates large-scale industrial equipment, including automated roll grinders, automated and manual overhead cranes, and other specialised fitting machinery. The team also manages the upkeep of the building infrastructure, ensuring reliability of key services such as air, water, lighting, and safety systems.
In this critical role, you will use your technical background and planning experience to deliver key outcomes in maintaining and developing the Roll Shop, its critical equipment, and its infrastructure. You'll implement and improve our maintenance strategies to achieve optimum equipment performance and reduction in failures, as a result; your contributions will ensure that this world-class asset delivers safe, efficient and reliable continuous operations.
What Will You Do?
As a Mechanical Maintenance Coordinator, you will:
- supervise the day-to-day management of plant maintenance activities, including planning, organising, execution and review of maintenance
- coordinate and provide technical support to the maintenance resources within the section
- coach, mentor and develop maintenance personnel in manufacturing excellence principles and process, particularly around root cause and problem analysis and the development and execution of corrective actions
- participate in cost reduction and capital upgrade projects
- respond to the day-to-day Mechanical availability and reliability issues
More About You
As an enthusiastic and motivated individual, you will bring your experience and demonstrate a willingness to develop your skills. You will also bring:
- a Mechanical Trade or tertiary qualifications
- experience working in a similar industry within Mechanical Maintenance, with a focus on defect elimination and equipment reliability
- an understanding of typical industrial electrical equipment, with the ability to coordinate tasks for electricians.
- a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of yourself and others
- experience in maintenance coordination and collaboration with multiple internal and external customers
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 Wednesday 6th August 2025.