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 Team at our Port Kembla Manufacturing facility as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician. 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.
As a skilled Mechanical Tradesperson, you will perform a maintenance function to our various cranes throughout the entirety of our Slabmaking department, with cranes ranging from every day 1-5t up to 450t. While also being directly involved with the planning of maintenance in conjunction with our maintenance coordinators.
What Will You Do?
In a role that impacts the safety of our people as well as the quality and reliability of our equipment and products, you will:
- isolate equipment and perform maintenance
- inspect quality critical equipment and fault find
- plan and organise for shutdowns via our maintenance management system
- contribute to the team with out of hours support as required
- seek ways to continuously improve our maintenance strategies
- work across the Slabmaking site on crane equipment as part of the subject matter experts’ group
More About You
As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you’ll enjoy taking ownership for your work and contributing to the larger team. You will bring:
- mechanical fitter/machinist qualifications consisting of either a Certificate III, Certificate IV, or Diploma.
- experience in a heavy industrial environment
- experience conducting maintenance on DC motor drives
- exposure to maintenance management systems and/or basic computer skills
- an enthusiasm to learn new skills and develop yourself in the role
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 Friday 2nd February 2024.
