Automation Engineer (Maintenance)

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 OpportunityOur Port Kembla Manufacturing facility is looking for an Automation Engineer (Maintenance) on a 1 Year Fixed Term contract in our Springhill Coupled Pickled Cold Mill (CPCM) 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 Coupled Pickled Cold Mill is a highly automated processing line that uses a blend of old and new technology. The CPCM is toward the end of the steel-making process with the primary purpose of strip thickness reduction in preparation for the downstream steel coating processes. Reporting into the CPCM Automation Team Leader, 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, carrying out improvement initiatives, and fault-finding automation equipment to maintain lines throughout the CPCM.This opportunity is a 1-year fixed-term position to see out the completion of work, with possibilities for future ongoing work in other areas of the Port Kembla Steelworks upon completion for the right applicant.What Will You Do?Working in the Automation team to deliver on equipment maintenance and asset performance, you will:provide automation control systems technical support, advanced problem-solving and fault-findingconduct problem-solving and support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations to understand critical failures and implement improvement actions.implement asset and cost improvement projectssupervise maintenance activities and strive for business improvements and manufacturing excellenceassist with developing, maintaining and improving the maintenance strategy and capital project plans to increase reliability and minimise costassist to improve team effectiveness by identifying and closing technical knowledge gapsbuild effective relationships to drive the continuous up time of our CPCM department assets More About YouYou 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 Engineeringa commitment to the safety and wellbeing of yourself, your team and othersexperience 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 demandsWhy BlueScopeAs 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 Thursday 17th April 2025.