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
Orrcon Steel is looking for a Mechanical Engineer in our Maintenance and Reliability team based in Unanderra. Orrcon Steel is a manufacturer of steel tube and pipe and leading Australian steel distributor with nationally recognised brands. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for CAD and mechanical design who also enjoys being hands-on. You'll see your concepts evolve from screen to factory floor, and you'll be there as they’re built, tested, and commissioned. Leverage your mechanical expertise and engineering creativity into a real-world setting. You’ll have a genuine seat at the table, shaping how systems are built, installed, and improved—not just for today, but for the long-term future of the site. If you’re ready to grow, collaborate, and see your work make an impact, this is the role for you.
What Will You Do?
Working with brand-new plant, you’ll enjoy seeing your designs come to life right in front of you. You’ll focus on:
- developing and delivering cost-effective, high-quality mechanical designs that support operational and project requirements
- providing technical support to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and enhance overall plant performance
- contribute to the development and optimisation of maintenance and asset management strategies through smart design solutions
- ensure all designs comply with relevant safety, regulatory, and engineering standards
- collaborate with operations, maintenance, and external suppliers to deliver effective engineering outcomes and continuous improvement initiatives
More About You
Perhaps you are a Mechanical Engineer who thrives on turning ideas into tangible results, or someone who specialises in design work with experience in Manufacturing. You’ll bring:
- a tertiary degree in Mechanical Engineering, with a solid understanding of mechanical design principles and engineering standards
- proven experience in developing mechanical designs for industrial or manufacturing environments
- strong problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset and attention to detail
- strong expertise in Autodesk Inventor and Autocad software and engineering analysis tools
- excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams
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 Monday 21st July 2025.
