Electrical Technical Officer

BlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe successful and well. Were leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that support society today and in the future. Were 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 Technical Officer in our Slab Caster Asset 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.

Reporting to the Electrical team leader 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 Slab Caster 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

Lead and supporting the team to deliver on equipment reliability targets and asset performance you will:

• provide day to day electrical 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 using Root Cause Analysis approaches with a focus on failure elimination 
• Support the day-to-day management of plant maintenance activities including the planning organising safe execution of maintenance and the shutdown and commissioning of plant
• coach & mentor maintenance team members by identifying and closing technical knowledge gaps
• identify and implementing equipment reliability and cost improvement projects
• build effective relationships to drive the continuous improvement in the reliability of our Slab Caster assets

 More About You

You will have suitable experience in relevant maintenance within manufacturing or heavy industry and ideally hold a diploma or degree qualification in Electrical Engineering.
You will have:

• tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering (preferred not essential)
• Electrical supervisor licence (preferred not essential)
• 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 motor control systems and networks (equipment is a mix of legacy and current)
• 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 were 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 youll:

• Learn and develop as you grow. With opportunities tobuild skills specificto your role andaspirationsour lifelong learningculturewill 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 others 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. Were 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. Were 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  us creating strength for the future.

Applications close Tuesday 4th August 2026.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time