Mechanical - Equipment Specialist

19 hours ago


Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Ventia Pty Limited Full time

Your chance to join a friendly and inclusive team, while working in a dynamic industry.
- Opportunity to enjoy a coastal lifestyle, while working at the iconic Port Kembla NSW Steelworks.

Ventia are currently seeking a Mechanical Tradesperson to perform the duties of an Equipment Specialist for 7 Battery at the Bluescope Port Kembla Steelworks. In this role you will provide technical and safety expertise to the team and participate in work execution.

We need someone who can think broadly and outside the box, providing recommendations and advice on how we can best preserve the longevity of equipment, via inspections and monitoring methods. You could be someone who has proven experience in a similar role or alternatively you could be looking to take the next step in your career.

**Key requirements of the role include**:

- Provide technical guidance and support in relevant discipline.
- Provide direction to team members to complete tasks.
- Monitor and report the condition of assets.
- Support Asset Improvement Coordinators in completing daily work tasks.
- Capture maintenance history and ensure key spares and components are fit for purpose and available when required.
- Develop scope, plans and provide support for scheduling activities for routine maintenance, shutdown and breakdown tasks.
- Create work orders within the plant maintenance management system (SAP).
- Provide feedback and review to enable the development of maintenance strategy.
- Perform isolation coordinator duties when necessary.
- Participate in root cause analysis (RCA).
- Supporting the multi-discipline teams with 'hands on' work activities.

**What you will bring**:

- Demonstrated commitment to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards.
- Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade Qualification.
- Relevant industry experience.
- Material Handling experience and capabilities.
- OHS General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
- NSW Drivers Licence.
- Strong problem-solving skills underpinned by a solid mechanical aptitude.
- Proactive nature to support your team and team-based goals.
- The ability to develop and maintain good working relationships.
- Results driven, coupled with a strong quality focus.
- Flexibility to work in a multi-skilled team, with the ability to work autonomously.
- Pride in your standard of work.
- Passion for identifying and implementing improvement opportunities.
- Proven computer literacy (MS windows, office, outlook).

For more than 20 years, Ventia has had a longstanding relationship with BlueScope in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, providing plant maintenance, engineering and project services and a skilled workforce for numerous BlueScope projects, as well as fabrication facilities. We have recently renewed our contract with BlueScope for maintenance services with the addition of fire services at BlueScope's Port Kembla Steel Works.

We acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents and cultures that they bring to work with them each day. Embracing Diversity and Creating Inclusion is a key component of our Talent Management Strategy. The creation of a Diverse and Inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success, creating a high-performance business.

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