Electrical Reliability Engineer Specialist

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 Western Port Manufacturing facility is looking for an Electrical Reliability Engineer Specialist in our Metal Coating team based in Hastings. 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.

Metal Coating is home to some of the most complex and unique equipment in our operations. The challenges are dynamic, and the opportunities to innovate are endless – making this the perfect role for someone who thrives on continuous improvement and values technical excellence.

Working closely with the Metal Coating Manufacturing team to understand core processes for our furnace and combustion equipment, you will act as the link between the Combustion Maintenance team and the Metal Coating Manufacturing team. Your role will focus on assessing furnace and combustion equipment performance, leading root cause investigations, and developing engineering solutions for maintenance teams. While also providing technical expertise across projects, ensuring assets are maintained to the highest standard to meet safety, quality, and reliability objectives.

What Will You Do?

Managing and developing the maintenance strategies for our Furnace and combustion equipment, you’ll drive continuous improvement and reliability of Combustion & Instrumentation assets within the department.

You will also:

• focus on Combustion system reliability improvement, maintaining process control and reducing variation.
• provide technical support to maintenance and operations teams for troubleshooting and resolving reliability and breakdown issues.
• lead root cause analysis (RCA) investigations on equipment problems with a focus on defect elimination.
• reviewing existing Maintenance strategies for Combustion and Instrumentation systems while recommending improved alternative strategies.
• contribute to the department’s asset strategy development and review process to ensure maintenance practices are effective and aligned to operational requirements. 
• analyse plant and equipment performance data to identify improvement projects that maximise OEE and minimise unit cost.
• plan, coordinate and execute major and minor projects as required including multi trade discipline works for equipment improvement projects.

More About You

As an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual, you quickly adapt and have an eagerness to learn. You’ll bring:

• degree qualifications in Electrical Trade/Engineering or a Diploma of Electrical Engineering, combined with suitable experience in relevant maintenance within manufacturing heavy industry.
• sound knowledge of Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM), Kepner-Tregoe (KT) analysis, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Defect Elimination, and Lean methodologies.
• relevant experience in equipment reliability focused on life-cycle maintenance and project management.
• instrumentation, PLCs, and drive systems knowledge and fault-finding skills.
• a strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively within manufacturing teams, with the capability to influence peers and colleagues to achieve the desired outcomes.

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.” ​

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

Join us, creating strength for the future.

Applications close Friday 27th February 2026.