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 Coatings Development & Governance team at our BlueScope Innovation Labs in Port Kembla, as the Surface Treatment Specialist. This team is responsible for the prototyping of new metallic-coated products.
In this technical role, you’ll work hands-on to develop and assess suitable passivations, resins, and surface modified systems for our metal coated steel substrates. Bringing your knowledge and experience, you’ll conduct advanced, investigative, and analytical studies of these products. This will include experimental design, execution of experimental programs, interpretation of experimental data and the development of physical models. You’ll actively participate in the development and production of new galvanized, ZINCALUME® and TRUECORE® steel products and solutions by evaluating surface interactions across weathering and built environments.
You will work collaboratively with a cross-functional team to further develop and deliver both superior products and innovative solutions for our customers, now, and into the future. When you join our team, we also offer access to our Employee Assistance provider, other health and well-being programs and flexibility with work hours, working Monday to Friday.
What Will You Do?
You will continue to develop your fundamental chemistry knowledge of surface treatments for metallic coatings by:
- working safely with chemicals in both laboratory and manufacturing environments
- developing and delivering experimental plans for laboratory evaluation of surface treatments for metallic coated steel
- progressing successful laboratory surface treatments to proof-of-concept prototypes experiments and subsequent manufacturing trials
- developing physical models to describe the chemistry and formation mechanism of protective coatings
- developing and maintaining a current knowledge of corrosion protection and other treatments for metallic coatings used in the global industry
More About You
You will bring your continuous drive for quality and innovation, combined with your hands-on laboratory experience and your ability to analyze, and interpret technical data. You will also bring:
- a bachelor’s degree, in either science (chemistry or materials) or engineering (chemical or materials)
- knowledge and experience of laboratory equipment and processes, including quality management principles with a focus on laboratory operations
- the ability to work independently while contributing to the greater team’s success
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 Tuesday 27th February 2024.
