Process Technical Lead

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 Manufacturing facility is looking for a Process Technical Lead in our Metal Coating Department based in our Springhill Manufacturing facility. 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.

The Metal Coating Lines (MCL) manufactures and supplies metal coated products for building, pre-painted, distribution and manufacturing applications. As the Process Technical Lead, you'll provide technical support to the ZINCALUME lines and services, by overseeing the product quality and output, and ensuring they meet customer requirements.

In this essential role, you will grow and develop both technically and as a leader, focusing on working closely with the shift teams on the continuous production, reliability and quality of our products. When you join our team, we offer a 14% superannuation option, an annual profit share plan (bonus), access to a number of health & wellbeing initiatives including such as our EAP provider, and fitness passport.

What Will You Do?

Working closely with operators and Process Leaders to manage product output, whilst building effective relationships, both internally and externally, you will:

• support product quality through process improvements and ensuring product standards
• foster teamwork between shift operations, technical, process development and maintenance
• coordinate development strategies for improved process control
• provide technical support on MCL ZINCALUME lines and striving for business improvements and manufacturing excellence
• coach, mentor and develop the team to enhance capabilities

More About You

With your technical experience and ability to make calculated decisions while working in a fast-paced environment, you will bring:

• tertiary qualifications in engineering (ie. Chemical, materials, mechanical etc.)
• experience working in a similar heavy industry - operational, process, or technical environment
• a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of yourself and others
• a high level of process analysis skills and the ability to interpret this into technical solutions
• an ability to coordinate technical projects and work seamlessly with other departments to influence outcomes

Why BlueScope

As we're creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope supports you to build your expertise within a safe and positive team environment. At BlueScope, you'll:​

• Learn and develop as you grow. Work alongside specialists and keep your skills and knowledge at the forefront of industry with our lifelong learning culture.​
• Experience connection and care. Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out for each other's safety and wellbeing.​
• Build innovative products. Seek better, smarter ways to work, help develop sustainable solutions and make things happen.​
• 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. 

We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves, and 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.​ At BlueScope, we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program.

It's an exciting time in our history as, together, we work towards Our Purpose: "We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen communities for the future." ​

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Join us, creating strength for the future.

Applications close Tuesday, October 28th 2025.