Surface Treatment Specialist

4 days ago


Port Kembla, Australia BlueScope Full time

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 Opportunity**

Our Port Kembla Innovation team is looking for a Surface Treatment Specialist**in our Product, Innovation and Technology team based in**Port Kembla.

In this specialised role, you’ll bring your knowledge in specialist fields such as corrosion dynamics, chemistry, metallography and electrochemistry to conduct advanced, investigative, and analytical studies of our premium coated products, such as ZINCALUME®, TRUECORE®, GALVASPAN® steel and DECKFORM® steel. You’ll work in both laboratory and operational settings - being hands-on with experimental design, execution of experimental programs, interpretation of experimental data and the development of physical models to evaluate surface interactions across weathering and built environments. You’ll be engaged in a suite of interesting and challenging investigations, from prototyping new products to improving manufacturing efficiencies, whilst making our high-quality products more durable and technologically sophisticated.

We don’t expect you to know everything from your first day Working collaboratively with a supportive cross-functional team, you’ll have access to industry experts who are invested in your success. When you join our team, we also offer access to our Employee Assistance provider, other health and well-being programs and flexibility with work hours, working Monday to Friday.

**What Will You Do?**

You will continue to develop your fundamental chemistry knowledge of surface treatments for metallic coatings by:

- working safely with chemicals in both laboratory and manufacturing environments
- developing and delivering experimental plans for laboratory evaluation of surface treatments for metallic coated steel
- progressing successful laboratory surface treatments to proof-of-concept prototypes experiments and subsequent manufacturing trials
- developing physical models to describe the chemistry and formation mechanism of protective coatings
- developing and maintaining a current knowledge of corrosion protection and other treatments for metallic coatings used in the global industry

**More About You**

You will bring your continuous drive for quality and innovation, combined with your hands-on laboratory experience and your ability to analyse, and interpret technical data. You will also bring:

- a bachelor’s degree, in either science (chemistry or materials) or engineering (chemical or materials)
- knowledge and experience of laboratory equipment and processes, including quality management principles with a focus on laboratory operations
- the ability to work independently while contributing to the greater team’s success

**Why BlueScope**

As 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.”**

Join us, **creating strength** for the future.
- Applications close Monday 9th June 2025._



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