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-Springhill Manufacturing facility is looking for a Electrical Technician in our Coupled Pickled Cold Mill (CPCM) 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 CPCM is a highly automated processing line that uses a blend of old and new technology. The CPCM is toward the end of the steel-making process with the primary purpose of strip thickness reduction in preparation for the downstream steel coating processes.
You will join a cross functional team that ensures equipment is maintained to the highest standards to meet our objectives for quality and reliability. In this critical role, you will be able to use your technical background and experience to deliver key outcomes, whilst ensuring your safety and that of your colleagues is a priority.
What will you do?
With your proven understanding of industrial electrical systems, in this role you will:
- follow the safe system of work and develop isolation instructions and job safety analysis for the required work
- provide assessment and follow up of equipment issues impacting plant performance
- perform equipment inspections as well as detailed planning and condition monitoring of equipment
- perform safe, efficient and effective emergency repairs
- fault-find on electrical equipment including PLC’s, drives and instrumentation systems
- perform equipment inspections, identify improvement opportunities and report on findings
- contribute to site management of contractors and maintenance service providers to ensure maintenance work is executed safely and to specification whilst continuing to improve tool time, lower costs and improve quality
More about you
You are driven by self-development, committed to our success, and have technical experience within an industrial, manufacturing environment.
You will have:
- electrical trade qualifications
- current NSW Electrical License
- experience working with IBA tracing & PLC’s
- have a strong commitment to safety
- experience in fault finding and problem solving
- initiative in carrying out equipment repairs
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 Wednesday 18th June 2025.
