Electrical (Automation) Project Engineer

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 Western Port Manufacturing facility is looking for a Electrical (Automation) Project Engineer to join our Engineering and Capital Projects team based in Hastings for a 2 year fixed term role.  As a part of the broader Australian Steel Products Portfolio, we have four major manufacturing sites at Western Port which operate 24 x 7 and deliver a variety of products, innovative solutions and services to export and domestic customers.

In this role you will be responsible for delivering capital projects ensuring that the critical plant infrastructure that supports our and manufacturing units maintain maximum uptime capability and efficiency accessibility. Project engineers at Western Port work across all phases of the capital project lifecycle from concept and pre-feasibility studies through to project execution and commissioning. Projects are wide and varied working on all aspects of critical infrastructure and manufacturing process lines. This includes assets such as pipelines, services gantries, utility infrastructure, buildings, wharf's and many others.

This role will involve project management and planning, engineering design and development, asset condition audits, driving strategic initiatives, specification and procurement of equipment, documentation and reporting, budget setting and management, contractor management and supervision and ensuring that our workplace adheres to our strict safety and compliance requirements.

As an Electrical/Automation Project Engineer you will support our manufacturing business at the production equipment level, ensuring existing and new equipment produces our products capital projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to QA quality standards. This role seeks and develops opportunities to automate in production systems and processes and identifies new technologies and automation opportunities that lead to reduced costs, increased capacity and/or improved product quality.

What you will do:

• safely deliver continuous improvement capital projects within budget and schedule constraints to support the Western Port plant businesses with the integration of automation opportunities
• liaise with project stakeholders operations managers to develop project strategies and solutions to deliver business benefits meet business outcomes & influence business stakeholders to adopt new technologies and automation solutions
• lead and/or assist in the design of equipment and engineering solutions and tooling used in the forming of BBC metal products
• assist maintenance groups in diagnosis of roll forming & other equipment issues
• manage project execution as per planned budget, scope and schedule and ensure safety standards are always met

More About You

We require someone with a mechanical aptitude and be a qualified engineer with a degree in either Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering. You will have background and experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.

In addition to having knowledge and experience with project engineering and equipment design and maintenance you will also have:

• a strong safety focus
• demonstrated ability to work individually as well as within a team
• a deep understanding of manufacturing processes & the ability to analyse & identify opportunities for improvement
• success in the implementation of identified process improvements engineering projects in an industrial brownfield environment
• knowledge of failure mechanisms in mechanical Electrical and Automation systems such as Power distribution, PLCs (Predominantly Siemens), Motors and Drives
• a portfolio of engineered equipment designs implemented where operational requirements have been met or exceeded
• demonstrated ability to develop detailed and accurate equipment specifications and proven project management skills
• proficient in a CAD solid modelling application
• strong relationship management skills with project team members, equipment suppliers installation contractors and other stakeholders

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 Thursday 13th November 2025.