Electrical Technical Officer, Port Kembla NSW

Job Description

BlueScope is an Australian-born, global success story, spanning 18 countries, with a team of over 14,000 people. We’re driven by innovation and are proud that the technologies in our products and brands, like COLORBOND® steel, inspire and protect everything from hospitals and bridges to stadiums and homes.

Come and discover the opportunity to join our Manufacturing – Cokemaking & Ironmaking team at our Port Kembla Manufacturing facility as an

The Cokemaking process is an integral part of our manufacturing operations and is one of the first steps in creating Iron and Steel. Our Coke Plant Asset Development team are responsible for providing strategic maintenance direction for the plant and equipment whilst driving improvement in our asset performance. The operation of the Cokemaking plant relies on a skilled, specialised and motivated workforce that has a strong focus on Safety and the Environment.

In this essential role, you’ll provide technical guidance and support on equipment, PLC’s (programmable logic controllers), Data Networks, Drives, and Instrumentation within Coke Plant 2. You’ll develop, manage and maintain the maintenance strategy for Process Control and Instrumentation equipment. You’ll capture and analyse essential data in order to assist with problem solving, improvement, and strategy development of these Coke Plant assets.

Sharing your knowledge and providing technical guidance to the Asset team, shift support, and operations, you will:

• successfully lead and contribute to a safe working environment
• conduct fault finding on PLC, Drives, Data Network, HMI, and Instrumentation Systems
• complete modifications and/or enhancements to technical equipment through plant modification control
• coordinate maintenance activities for technical equipment
• assist with decision making through the capture and analysis of maintenance history data
• support Capital project plans by preparing submissions, scopes, contactor packages, and supervising tasks including commissioning

Utilising your technical ability, problem solving skills and highly consultative approach, you will bring:

• either tertiary qualification or diploma or trade qualifications
• a current NSW Electrical License
• experience working in a similar heavy industry - operational, process, or technical environment
• demonstrated experience with Technical equipment (PLC, Drives, HMI, Networks) - fault-finding, determining root cause and recommending corrective measures
• developed communication and influencing skills - building constructive and effective relationships

As BlueScope continues to go from strength to strength, a career with us provides you with the opportunity to grow and be rewarded. At BlueScope, you will:

• create and deliver innovative solutions that drive transformation in our business

• make an impact that really does shape the world we live in

• keep growing through continuous learning and development opportunities

• enjoy the sense of belonging that comes from working with people who genuinely look out for one another

At BlueScope, our people are our strength, and we don’t say that lightly. We want our people to be successful, and to be safe. We offer work-life flexibility through our Bflex program and make sure our inclusive work environment welcomes people of all backgrounds. We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal. And we’ll do this through Our Purpose: We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, strengthening our communities for the future.

Come and discover us at bluescope.com/life-at-bluescope/careers.

Applications close Thursday 2nd December 2021