AddressBlueScope is an Australian-born, global success story, spanning 18 countries, with a team of over 15,000 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.
The Opportunity
Come and discover the opportunity to join the Product Innovation and Technology team at our Mechanical Testing Laboratory (MTL) as aSection Specialist. The MTL provides a critical testing service to BlueScope’s Port Kembla operations to verify the conformance to Australian and International Standards for our hot-rolled, plate, welded-beam, metallic-coated and pre-painted structural products.
In our National Association of Testing Authorities Australia (NATA) accredited laboratory, you’ll support the team with the quality mechanical testing of the various product samples, and act as step-up team leader to oversee the daily operations. Working in a supportive environment with a collaborative team, you will receive continuous training and development in the role, contribute to the safety of our people, and ensure the quality testing of our product is prioritised according to despatch schedules.
When you join our team, we also offer access to our Employee Assistance provider, other health and well-being programs. This is a full-time Monday-Friday day-shift role, with occasional weekend work depending upon production scheduling.
What Will You Do?
You will actively participate in providing continuous improvement and outstanding services within the team whilst growing your knowledge and skills. You will also:
- successfully contribute to a safe working environment
- ensure MTL operations comply with regulatory, NATA and other external accreditation requirements
- address product certification issues as they arise
- design and implement projects to facilitate improved safety, operational security, productivity and efficiency within MTL
- ensure integrity of calibration processes and systems for the testing equipment
More About You
With your continuous strive for quality, you will combine your high attention to detail, and your ability to analyse and interpret technical data. You will also bring:
- tertiary diploma or degree qualifications in engineering (materials/mechanical/metallurgy will be highly regarded)
- experience with Mainframe applications and other BlueScope business systems, with proficiency in the Laboratory Information Management System (LabWare LIMS) highly regarded
- familiarity with laboratory operations that evaluate critical product attributes, and demonstrated application of safety and quality systems
- the ability to work independently while contributing to the greater team’s success
- a willingness to provide leave coverage as a step-up team leader to help grow and develop your skills
Why BlueScope
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 B-flex 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, to strengthen our communities for the future.
Come and discover us at bluescope.com/life-at-bluescope/careers.
Together we can make a world of difference.
Applications close Saturday 6th April 2024.
