Electrical/Instrumentation Maintenance Officer

1 week ago


Wollongong City Council, Australia BlueScope Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year
Job Description

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 an Electrical/Instrumentation Maintenance Officer in our Hot Strip Mill (HSM) Gauges Maintenance team based in Port Kembla. 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.

Focussing on the Electronic gauges section of the Hot Strip Mill, and at times working on gauges in the surrounding departments, you will assist in managing complex manufacturing assets and drive continuous improvements to ensure plant up time availability and enhanced output.

This opportunity welcomes applications from electricians who may have exposure with working on Instrumentation equipment, with the ability to develop your career towards supervising and coordinating maintenance activities.

What Will You Do?

You will maintain and improve plant condition, ensuring safety standards are never compromised. You will:

  • provide technical knowledge and a root cause analysis approach to all equipment problems using problem solving processes to maintain asset performance
  • day to day management of plant performance and plan, organise & oversee the safe execution of maintenance activities
  • inspect and understand the condition of all plant and equipment seek ways to improve performance and input to maintenance strategies.
  • support improvements in gauges asset capability, upgrades & product quality systems across Hot Mills

More About You

You are a self-motivated individual who has a high level of initiative and energy. You will have:

  • electrical trade qualifications; or electrical engineering qualifications with practical experience
  • electrical supervisor or contractor licence (NSW)
  • technical experience within a maintenance function
  • problem solving and reliability improvement experience
  • a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of yourself and others
  • effective communication and interpersonal skills

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." ​

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Join us, creating strength for the future.

Applications close Monday 8th September 2025. 



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