BlueScope is an Australian-born, global success story, spanning 18 countries, with a team of over 15,000 people. We’re driven by innovation and are proud that the technologies in our products and brands, like COLORBOND® steel, inspire and protect everything from hospitals and bridges to stadiums and homes.
The Opportunity
Come and discover the opportunity to join our Slabmaking, Refractory Service team at our Port Kembla Manufacturing facility as a Refractory Engineer. 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 Refractory Service team provides a broad range of integrated services including the development, sourcing, installation and delivery of the best refractory solutions for our operations now, and into the future. The team is essential in ensuring the security, reliability and availability of the operational refractory lined units.
In this dynamic role you will support the refractory services of our manufacturing plant by reviewing and analysing operational data, to ensure the lifespan of our refractory lined assets are optimized. Working within a cross-functional team including lab technologists, installation crews, operations departments and maintenance specialists, you will ensure operational efficiencies are maintained and that operational security through loss of containment is never compromised.
This position is a day shift, Monday to Friday. When you join our team, we offer a 14% superannuation option, an annual profit share plan (bonus), access to a number of health & wellbeing initiatives including such as our EAP provider, and fitness passport.
What Will You Do?
In this highly technical role, you will:
- ensure safety standards are never compromised making suitable changes when risks and opportunities are identified
- ensure the best materials are chosen for application and installation of refractory items
- work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical issues supporting the ongoing development of products
- manage material budget, costs, forecast and security of supply processes
- assess and analyse operational output - review and develop reporting to make recommendations on improvements and conduct safety and environmental audits
More About You
Supported by tertiary qualifications in Materials or Chemical Engineering or a science related discipline, you will have experience in applying your analytical skills to address process performance. You will also bring:
- a collaborative approach in working with cross functional teams
- experience in refractory services environment
- extensive data analysis reviewing operational processes
- an ability to coordinate technical projects - work seamlessly across business functions to transform market needs into technical solutions
Why BlueScope
As BlueScope continues to go from strength to strength, a career with us provides you with the opportunity to grow and be rewarded. At BlueScope, you will:
- create and deliver innovative solutions that drive transformation in our business
- make an impact that really does shape the world we live in
- keep growing through continuous learning and development opportunities
- enjoy the sense of belonging that comes from working with people who genuinely look out for one another
At BlueScope, our people are our strength, and we don’t say that lightly. We want our people to be successful, and to be safe. We offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program and make sure our inclusive work environment welcomes people of all backgrounds. We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal. And we’ll do this through Our Purpose: We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen our communities for the future.
Come and discover us at bluescope.com/life-at-bluescope/careers.
Together we can make a world of difference.
Applications close Sunday 4th February 2024.
