Mechanical Reliability Engineer

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 a Mechanical Reliability Engineer in our Hot Strip Mill (HSM) 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.

As a key member of the Manufacturing and Asset Teams youll be responsible for optimising asset performance by balancing cost risk and operational reliability. Your focus will be on improving equipment uptime safety and efficiency across Hot Strip Mill (HSM) assets. You will develop and monitor maintenance strategies and budgets to minimize whole-of-life costs while driving defect elimination through improved practices systems and materials.

Whether youre 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

Managing and developing the maintenance strategies of the overall mechanical plant youll drive continuous improvement and reliability of mechanical assets within the department. You will also:

• investigate fault find and problem solve long term/systemic equipment issues to eliminate potential causes to determine the root cause and develop subsequent corrective actions
• lead repairs & maintenance projects down days and short shutdowns; including multi trade discipline works for equipment improvement projects.
• provide engineering oversight for complex issues upgrades and investigations to inform investment decisions regarding asset condition and technical risks.
• coach and mentor maintenance personnel promoting a Defect Elimination mindset provide mentoring and knowledge transfer to support technical growth within the maintenance team.
• develop and review strategies to ensure maintenance practices are effective and aligned to operational requirements.

• plan and monitor the R&M budget for your area including forecasting tracking and performance monitoring.

More About You

Using your technical knowledge of plant equipment and maintenance strategies gained through trade or engineering background. Youll bring:

• tertiary mechanical engineering qualifications - minimum diploma or mechanical/mechatronic engineering degree will be highly regarded
• a sound understanding of maintenance budgeting and cost control
• experience and expertise with industrial mechanical equipment such as hydraulics rotating equipment lubrication and condition monitoring will be highly regarded
• the ability to lead reliability and defect elimination initiatives using tools like RCM RCA Lean and Kepner-Tregoe (KT).
• extensive experience in maintenance planning execution and reliability improvement preferably within a heavy industry.
• a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of yourself and others.

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 27th January 2026.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time