Electrical Maintenance Technician

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 Lysaght business is looking for an Electrical Maintenance Technician to join the Maintenance Team based in Archerfield QLD. Made in Australia since 1921, Lysaght manufactures and markets steel building products that have helped shape the nation: from iconic corrugated roofing over Australian homes, to large commercial and industrial projects.

Working the afternoon shift, (2pm to 10pm) Monday to Friday, you will join a cross functional team that ensures equipment is maintained to the highest standards to meet our objectives for quality and reliability. In this critical role, you will be able to use your technical background and experience to deliver key outcomes, whilst ensuring your safety and that of your colleagues is a priority. This position has overtime available. 

What will you do?

With your proven understanding of industrial electrical systems, in this role you will:

• respond to and resolve machine breakdowns with a sense of urgency
• coordinate and complete shutdowns for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
• continually seek opportunities to improve our maintenance strategies
• provide provisional out-of-hours support to the production team as per a shared roster
• fault-find on electrical equipment including PLC’s, drives and instrumentation systems
• assess and follow up of equipment issues impacting plant performance
• perform equipment inspections, identify improvement opportunities and report on findings

More about you

You are driven by self-development, committed to our success, and have technical experience within an industrial, manufacturing environment.  

You will have: 

• electrical trade qualifications
• current Electrical License
• experience working with PLC’s
• experience in fault finding and problem solving
• initiative in carrying out equipment repairs
• a strong commitment to safety

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.” ​

Come and discover us at www.bluescope.com/auscareers​

Join us, creating strength for the future.

Applications close 26 February 2026