Mechanical Strategist

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 seeking a Mechanical Strategist to join the Coke and Ironmaking Ore Preparation maintenance team. As part of BlueScopes Australian Steel Products business youll be supporting critical assets within one of the sites largest and most complex process areas.

Ore Preparation plays a key role in supplying consistent highquality materials to the Sinter Planta facility that processes fine iron ore fluxes and recycled materials into solid sinter. Sinter is a crucial feed material for the Blast Furnace improving their efficiency stability and overall ironmaking performance. Reliable wastegas and environmental systems are essential to ensuring safe compliant and efficient sintering operations.

In this role you will take ownership of maintenance strategy reliability planning and continuous improvement for Ore Preparations Waste Gas and supporting mechanical systems including but not limited to: Baghouses Centrifugal and axial flow fans Blowers and pumps Site services and utilities Water and waste gas treatment systems.

You will be key in ensuring environmental performance plant reliability and safe operation of these essential systems.

What Will You Do

As the Mechanical Strategist you will drive continuous improvement reliability and longterm asset integrity across Ore Preparations wastegas and mechanical systems. You will:

• ensure safety standards are upheld and proactively address risks and improvement opportunities
• investigate and resolve longterm or systemic equipment issues identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
• develop detailed scopes of work Inspection Test Procedures (ITPs) and commissioning plans
• plan and execute minor improvement projects involving multiple trade disciplines
• support strategic maintenance planning asset reliability and statutory compliance
• drive initiatives to improve system performance environmental outcomes and lifecycle value

More About You

You are proactive adaptable and eager to grow your expertise with a strong focus on reliability and safety. Youll bring:

• a Mechanical Fitting/Machining trade qualification with willingness to complete a Diploma or a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
• experience with mechanical equipment in an industrial or heavy manufacturing environment
• familiarity with fans pumps ESPs baghouses blowers filtration or similar process systems (desirable)
• experience writing developing or managing contracts
• sound understanding of mechanical construction and statutory safety requirements
• 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 Thursday 19th March 2026. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time