Electrical Maintenance Team Leader

4 weeks ago


Wollongong City Council, Australia Illawarra Mercury Full time
Overview

BlueScope is an Australian-born global company operating in 15 countries with a team of over 16,500 people. We are leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that support society now and in the future. We are 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 an Electrical Maintenance Team Leader in our Energy Services team based in Port Kembla. The Energy Services department is essential to the steel production process, serving as the centralized hub for power generation from our boiler and turbine plant, and providing distribution of power and services across our Port Kembla facilities.

You will lead a multi-skilled Electrical team focusing on Electrical Maintenance for a range of domestic and natural gas fired boilers and rotating equipment, including steam turbine driven alternators, air compressors and axial blowers. You will provide technical expertise on equipment challenges and manage the team's performance to meet business plan objectives.

You will also interface with major capital projects; supporting site construction and managing the commissioning phase and maintenance works as part of a multidisciplinary engineering and construction team delivering major projects in Energy Services.

What Will You Do?
  • Lead and support your team to deliver on equipment reliability targets and asset performance.
  • Ensure safety standards are never compromised and implement changes when risks or opportunities are identified.
  • Maintain asset performance and collaborate to improve equipment performance, capability, and costs.
  • Supervise, mentor and develop a team of electrical coordinators and trade personnel.
  • Interface for industrial capital projects and manage the commissioning phase with your team.
  • Supervise maintenance activities and pursue business improvements and manufacturing excellence.
  • Manage asset maintenance and improvement strategies aligned to Energy Services objectives.
  • Build effective relationships with Engineering to drive continuous reliability of assets.
More About You

As an enthusiastic and motivated leader, you will develop your team to achieve success. You will bring:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering or an Electrical Trade
  • An electrical licence
  • A commitment to safety and wellbeing of yourself, your team and others
  • Experience in a similar industry within Electrical Maintenance with a strong focus on defect elimination and equipment reliability
  • Proficient experience with PLCs and motor control systems
  • Experience in maintenance coordination and collaboration with multiple internal and external customers
  • A demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop others to enhance capability
Why BlueScope

BlueScope offers opportunities to innovate, learn and grow with a supportive, inclusive leadership and a positive, passionate team. We value people who contribute to our purpose and future success:

  • Learn and develop as you grow, with opportunities to build skills specific to your role and aspirations.
  • Create innovative solutions and sustainable outcomes.
  • Experience connection and care in a positive, inclusive work environment focused on safety and wellbeing.
  • Deliver work that matters for customers and communities.

We offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program and are committed to an inclusive environment where every employee feels valued. We encourage Women and First Nations people to apply. We are committed to sustainability, including climate action and our 2050 net zero goal. Bring your energy and make your mark as we drive our purpose: "We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen communities for the future."

Applications close Monday 22 September 2025.

Job Details
  • Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type: Other
  • Job function: Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries: Technology, Information and Media

Join us at BlueScope and help create strength for the future.


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