Plant Technician

BlueScope 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 our Energy Services Operations team at our Port Kembla Manufacturing facility as a Plant Technician. 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.

Being a part of a cross-functional team, you’ll be responsible for a variety of tasks and Boiler and Turbine Attendants duties. These tasks include rounds, monitoring, daily routine inspections, performance tests, on-site troubleshooting, cleaning, plant set-up, isolation, startups, and overhaul work. You’ll ensure streamlined communication within the team, as well as respond to any emergencies and alarms. You’ll contribute to the teams success and ensure we are meeting customer requirements, with a strong focus on safety and the environment.

This opportunity supports a 7 day, 12-hour day shift.

What Will You Do?

Sharing your knowledge and providing technical guidance to the Energy Services Operations and Asset Development teams, you will:

• successfully contribute to a safe working environment
• ensure equipment is available as required to enable department Controllers to deliver energy and process streams to customers and maximize energy efficiency
• review and report on the performance and condition of the equipment
• collaborate with cross functional teams about plant and equipment issues
• proactively supporting the team with any ancillary work and any additional support when directed by the Operations Coordinators

More About You

Being a reliable and dedicated team player, you will bring: 

• a safety-first mind-set, championing the care and wellbeing of yourself and others
• operational experience working within industrial processes
• the capability to perform complex tasks requiring high levels of attention in a repetitive environment
• the ability to work independently while contributing to the greater team’s success
• a willingness to gain the relevant High Risk Work (HRW) licenses (Boiler Advanced and Turbine Operations) accreditations

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 Wednesday 29th of May 2024.