Total 50 operations engineer job vacancies in Port Kembla

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 Manufacturing facility is looking for a Graduate Process Engineer in our Coke and Iron 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.

Launch your career with BlueScope!

In this exciting graduate position, you will gain world class experience working with our highly skilled senior engineers who will mentor you and contribute to your development.  You will have the unique opportunity to acquire invaluable exposure to a broad variety of systems, equipment and business areas, all while being a part of Australia’s largest steel solutions provider.

What Will You Do?

Always looking towards the future, you will support the process engineering team to develop, assess and implement new ways of working through continuous improvements at our Port Kembla manufacturing facility. You will become a technical expert on process safety, gas safety and environment. You will:

• provide process engineering support for the day to day operations of the plant
• investigate and implement process improvement projects
• provide process engineering support for capital projects
• deliver technical support to implement our Process Safety program

More About You

Having completed your degree, you are now ready to kick start your career with us. You will have a degree qualification in Chemical Engineering or similar, with some exposure and experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

With a genuine interest to grow and develop your career, you will bring:

• strong written and verbal communication skills
• an inquisitive mindset to work on complex problems
• an enthusiasm to work on technical engineering projects

What’s in it for you?

• on-going training, development and learning providing career pathways
• access to numerous wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Program
• access to discounted gym fees through the ‘Fitness Passport’
• you’ll be provided with personal protective equipment (PPE) 
• enjoy a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture
• participate in and celebrate our reward and recognition programs
• access to a range of exciting discounts across travel, vehicles, health and more!

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 Friday 15th November 2024.

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 an Electrical Engineer in our Paint Finishing Department 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 painting and finishing department at Springhill is the final process in the manufacture of Colorbond, where coils of steel are painted with our world leading Colorbond coating process and then packaged and despatched to our Australian & International customers.

Reporting into the Paint Finishing Asset Manager, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and improving fixed plant assets within the department. Working within a multi-disciplinary team, your goal will be to enhance operational productivity, achieve asset improvement targets by eliminating defects, maintaining our automation systems, leading improvement initiatives, and coaching team members, all while minimising business risks.

What Will You Do?

Leading and supporting your team to deliver on equipment maintenance and asset performance, you will:

• coach & mentor maintenance team members by identifying and closing technical knowledge gaps
• provide automation control systems technical support, advanced problem-solving and fault-finding
• conduct problem-solving and support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations to understand critical failures and implement improvement actions.
• lead and facilitate multi-disciplined teams to identify and implement asset and cost improvement projects
• supervise maintenance activities and strive for business improvements and manufacturing excellence
• develop, maintain and improve the maintenance strategy and capital project plans to increase reliability and minimise cost
• build effective relationships to drive the continuous up time of our Paint finishing department assets

 More About You

You will hold a degree qualification in Electrical Engineering combined with suitable experience in relevant maintenance within manufacturing or heavy industry. As a result, you will have:

• tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering
• a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of yourself, your team and others
• experience working in a similar industry within Electrical Maintenance, with a strong focus on defect elimination and equipment reliability  
• experience with fault finding PLCs and motor control systems 
• the ability to work both independently and as part of a manufacturing team, to influence peers and colleagues to meet operational requirements, scheduling and people demands

Why BlueScope

As we’re creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope gives you opportunities to innovate, learn and grow with the business, supported by inclusive leadership and a positive, passionate team. At BlueScope, you’ll:​

• Learn and develop as you grow. With opportunities to build skills specific to your role and aspirations, our lifelong learning culture will support your future career pathways.​
• Create innovative solutions. Seek better, smarter ways to solve problems, create sustainable solutions and make things happen.​
• Experience connection and care. Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out for each other’s safety and wellbeing.​
• 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. ​

At BlueScope, we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves, and welcome people of all backgrounds, skills, experiences and perspectives. 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.​

Bring your energy and make your mark, as, together, we drive 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 Friday 8th November 2024. 

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 Reliability Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics) in our Paint Finishing Department (PFD) Maintenance 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 painting and finishing department at Springhill is the final process in the manufacture of Colorbond, where coils of steel are painted with our world leading Colorbond coating process and then packaged and despatched to our Australian & International customers.

This rare opportunity welcomes engineering disciplines coming from either Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics, with a background in heavy industrial/manufacturing maintenance. Reporting to the PFD Asset manager, in this role you will operate within a multi-skilled team focusing on the delivery of sustained improvement in process uptime and unit cost reduction to our plant assets. To ensure operational productivity and asset improvement targets are achieved, you will bring an integrated and comprehensive approach to elimination of defects, identifying and leading improvement projects, coaching team members while minimising risk to the business.

What Will You Do?

Leading and supporting your team to deliver on equipment reliability targets and asset performance, you will:

• coach & mentor maintenance team members by identifying and closing technical knowledge gaps
• provide Automation control system technical support, advanced problem-solving and fault-finding
• analyse plant and equipment performance data for patterns and ensure recurring problems are resolved and effective solutions are institutionalised
• lead and facilitate multi-disciplined teams to identify and implement asset and cost improvement projects
• supervise maintenance activities and strive for business improvements and manufacturing excellence
• develop, maintain and improve the maintenance strategy and capital project plans to increase reliability and minimise cost
• identify and lead cost reduction activities by identifying and implementing strategies to improve the efficiency of the R&M spend, develop and update maintenance lifecycle plans for critical equipment
• build effective relationships to drive the continuous reliability of our HSM assets

 More About You

You will hold a degree qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering combined with suitable experience in relevant maintenance within manufacturing or heavy industry. Therefore, you will have:

• tertiary qualifications in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering, or you could be a well-versed industrial tradesperson with a Diploma of Engineering.
• a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of yourself, your team and others
• experience working in a similar industry within Maintenance, with a strong focus on defect elimination and equipment reliability  
• experience or exposure pending your engineering discipline with fault finding PLCs and motor control systems,
• the ability to work both independently and as part of a manufacturing team, to influence peers and colleagues to meet operational requirements, scheduling and people demands

Why BlueScope

As we’re creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope gives you opportunities to innovate, learn and grow with the business, supported by inclusive leadership and a positive, passionate team. At BlueScope, you’ll:​

• Learn and develop as you grow. With opportunities to build skills specific to your role and aspirations, our lifelong learning culture will support your future career pathways.​
• Create innovative solutions. Seek better, smarter ways to solve problems, create sustainable solutions and make things happen.​
• Experience connection and care. Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out for each other’s safety and wellbeing.​
• 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. ​

At BlueScope, we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves, and welcome people of all backgrounds, skills, experiences and perspectives. We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal.​

Bring your energy and make your mark, as, together, we drive 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 Friday 1st November 2024. 

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 Manufacturing facility is looking for an Electrical/Automation Engineer in our Slabmaking Engineering 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.

At our Port Kembla Slabmaking Team, we process molten iron into steel slabs for the domestic and international markets. The Slabmaking area encompasses the following equipment: BOS, Steel Treatment, Slab Caster, Slab Handling, Refractories and Scrap Yard. It's an exciting time to be joining our team as we automate and digitalize our business with innovative solutions to increase safety and efficiency while reducing our carbon footprint. We have a pipeline of future projects (in carbon reduction, automation, and digitalisation) over the next decade that need to be resourced by the best and brightest as we sustain our business as a world leading steel manufacturer.  

What Will You Do?

Working in a supportive environment, you’ll contribute to the safety of our people, the quality of our product and the reliability of our equipment, In addition, you will:

• ensure safety standards are never compromised, making suitable changes when risks and opportunities are identified
• lead and manage the electrical and automation reliability standards for operating the plant
• ensure the relevant management of electrical and PLC systems, and HMI functions are established, implemented, and maintained
• ensure customer expectations are achieved by liaising with external suppliers and industry experts on technical issues and collaborating with technical teams and product owners on new and innovative solutions

 More About You

Along with your technical skills, you will have experience in applying your analytical skills to address process performance. You will also bring:

• tertiary degree qualifications in Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics or similar
• good working knowledge of software design, process control systems, and PLC software and SCADA development.
• and/or experience with design, development, and testing of electrical systems and components, including power distribution systems, motors, and control systems on automation projects (incl. robotics). 
• a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of yourself and others
• developed communication and influencing skills - building constructive and effective relationships

Why BlueScope

As we’re creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope gives you opportunities to innovate, learn and grow with the business, supported by inclusive leadership and a positive, passionate team. At BlueScope, you’ll:​

• Learn and develop as you grow. With opportunities to build skills specific to your role and aspirations, our lifelong learning culture will support your future career pathways.​
• Create innovative solutions. Seek better, smarter ways to solve problems, create sustainable solutions and make things happen.​
• Experience connection and care. Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out for each other’s safety and wellbeing.​
• 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. ​

At BlueScope, we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves, and welcome people of all backgrounds, skills, experiences and perspectives. We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal.​

Bring your energy and make your mark, as, together, we drive 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 28th October 2024. 

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 Manufacturing facility is looking for a Mechanical Engineer in our Energy Services 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 Energy Services department is essential to the steel production process, serving as the centralized hub for power generation from our boiler and turbine plant. Energy Services also provide the distribution of power and services across our Port Kembla manufacturing facilities. In this role, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team providing mechanical engineering for a wide range of medium to large power generation capital projects which will include but not be limited to the design, commissioning and install of steam turbines, 18MW alternators and 3MW air compressors. You will also project manage work packages and support the site construction and maintenance works as a part of a multidisciplinary engineering and construction team delivering major projects across the Energy services department.

Whether you’re local to the Illawarra, looking to avoid the Sydney traffic, or considering a move interstate, BlueScope offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant coastal city with a well-established culture that drives some of the highest employee retention rates in the market, a workplace where your professional journey is both rewarding and exciting.

What will you do?

Being key to this role, you will:

• provide mechanical and coordinate structural design solutions for capital projects.
• provide technical engineering advice and support to maintenance regarding suitable solutions for equipment remediation and life extension.
• manage external consultants to deliver detailed engineering solutions.
• prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor the assigned engineering projects.
• monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications.
• deliver engineering solutions and services to agreed schedules.
• provide quality, cost effective engineering solutions that meet process functional requirements and operating plant life.
• work collaboratively with and provide technical advice to other engineers.

More about you

Supported by a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree, you will have experience in applying your engineering knowledge within the Power generation industry.

Ideally, you will bring:

• proven knowledge and a track record of mechanical engineering design, including the completion and checking of detailed calculations.
• a general knowledge of Inventor and AUTOCAD as well as other engineering analysis packages.
• good working knowledge of drafting processes.
• other qualifications and experience within project engineering is highly regarded.
• strong safety focus; and strong relationship building and the ability to work collaboratively with a team and many customers.

Why BlueScope

As we’re creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope gives you opportunities to innovate, learn and grow with the business, supported by inclusive leadership and a positive, passionate team. At BlueScope, you’ll:​

• Learn and develop as you grow. With opportunities to build skills specific to your role and aspirations, our lifelong learning culture will support your future career pathways.​
• Create innovative solutions. Seek better, smarter ways to solve problems, create sustainable solutions and make things happen.​
• Experience connection and care. Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out for each other’s safety and wellbeing.​
• 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. ​

At BlueScope, we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves, and welcome people of all backgrounds, skills, experiences and perspectives. We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal.​

Bring your energy and make your mark, as, together, we drive 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 23rd Septmeber 2024. 

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 the HCPD (Hot Coil Processing & Despatch) team at our Port Kembla Manufacturing facility as a as a Coil Plate Line (CPL) Team Leader. 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.

Manufacturing the premium branded product TRU-SPEC® steel, the two coil plate lines are a key asset in the Hot Mills business. In this pivotal role, you will be the key point of contact for the shift operations in meeting the on-time delivery and quality needs of our customers. A self-motivated, quick thinker, you quickly adapt and can juggle more than one task at any given time. You also enjoy keeping busy and working in a supportive team environment.  You’ll manage the team’s success through their performance and productivity to ensure our business plan objectives and targets are continually met.

This role works on a 5-day x 12-hour day/night-shift roster. When you join our team, we also offer access to our Employee Assistance provider and other health and well-being programs.

What Will You Do?

 You will demonstrate your leadership skills and be responsible for:

• leading the shift operations team to achieve business targets and ensure operations are within standards
• supervising and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, performance and mitigate risk - striving for on time delivery for our customers
• supervising the operational activities and striving for business improvements and manufacturing excellence
• growing and mentoring your team to develop and enhance their performance and capability

More About You

As an enthusiastic and motivated individual, keen to pursue a career in leadership in an operations environment, you will bring:

• a safety-first mind-set, championing the care and wellbeing of yourself and others
• experience leading and developing a team
• developed communication skills, with an ability to influence peers and colleagues to meet operational requirements, scheduling and people demands
• relevant qualifications in engineering or science (or related disciplines) will be highly regarded

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 9th July 2024.

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 Hot Coil Processing Despatch (HCPD) team at our Port Kembla Manufacturing facility as a Mechanical 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 HCPD Operations is one of the key assets in the Hot Mills business that manufactures and despatches a range of coil products including Hot Rolled Coil, TRU-SPEC® Steel, EMBAR™ Steel and Hot Rolled Slit Strip largely into the domestic market.

This exciting and well-rounded opportunity that offers a combination of detailed design, reliability engineering, and project engineering welcomes both junior and experienced Mechanical Engineers who hold a design background within a heavy industrial environment.

What will you do?

Being key to this role, you will:

• provide mechanical design solutions with manufacturing leading practices to maximise uptime performance to maintain or improve plant condition
• provide technical engineering advice regarding suitable solutions for equipment remediation and improvements
• help develop and implement maintenance strategies to maximize equipment uptime and minimise maintenance costs. Conduct failure mode and effect analysis (RCA) to identify potential failure modes
• prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor the assigned engineering projects
• monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications
• deliver engineering solutions and services to agreed schedules.
• provide quality, cost effective engineering solutions that meet process functional requirements and operating plant life.
• work collaboratively with and provide technical advice to other engineers

More about you

Supported by a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree, you will have experience in applying your engineering knowledge within a heavy industrial environment.

Ideally, you will bring:

• proven knowledge and a track record of mechanical engineering design, including the completion and checking of detailed calculations;
• a general knowledge of Inventor and AUTOCAD as well as other engineering analysis packages;
• good working knowledge of drafting processes;
• other qualifications and experience within project engineering is highly regarded
• a strong safety focus and the ability to work collaboratively with a team and multiple customers.

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 Monday 3rd June 2024.