Chemical Analyst

Port Kembla - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 Chemical Analyst in our Slabmaking Technology 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 a highly skilled and collaborative team youll be responsible for ensuring the delivery of exceptional customer service by providing high-quality sample results to our production team and key stakeholders. Youll be troubleshooting and resolving instrument issues and ensuring the reliability of our testing processes. You will leverage advanced techniques including OES (Optical Emission Spectroscopy) XRF (X-Ray Fluorescence) heat mass and oven analysis as well as wet chemistry methods.

Joining an established professional team you will work on a rotating 12-hour shift roster (2 days/2 nights 4 off) Monday through Sunday. As this this is a steel production laboratory and operates 24x7 - some of these tasks are time-critical.

We offer a competitive salary comprehensive benefits and excellent opportunities for career development and growth.

What Will You Do

In this role you will perform chemical analysis of steel slags metal coatings iron ores limestone and other raw materials to enable conversion of iron ore to steel. Youll

checking samples supplied for quality and integrity
preparing samples to a defined standard to ensure accuracy of results
performing various analysis routines validating results based on analysis process limits
conducting routine inspections and maintenance on equipment required for sampling sample preparation and analysis and take any necessary corrective actions
preparing solutions and standards required for both sampling and chemical analysis
proactively identify opportunities to improve and streamline our procedures or testing

More About You

With an interest and chemical laboratory environments you bring both technical expertise and growth mindset qualities to the role to build your capability and the wider team. Your qualifications and experience include:

familiarity with computing data management and control
familiarity with automation
diligence in attention to detail to ensure all analyses are performed according to the approved procedure ensuring accuracy and precision of the results
a proven ability to balance multiple tasks meet deadlines and ensure quality results support production objectives
a commitment to delivering precise high-quality analyses that contribute to the production of top-tier steel and product

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 26th March 2026.

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Employment Type :

Full-time