Mechanical Reliability Engineer

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 a Mechanical Reliability Engineer in our Hot Strip Mill (HSM) 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.

As a key member of the Manufacturing and Asset Teams, you’ll be responsible for optimising asset performance by balancing cost, risk, and operational reliability. Your focus will be on improving equipment uptime, safety, and efficiency across Hot Strip Mill (HSM) assets. You will develop and monitor maintenance strategies and budgets to minimize whole-of-life costs, while driving defect elimination through improved practices, systems, and materials.

Whether you’re local to the Illawarra, looking to avoid the Sydney traffic, or considering a move interstate, BlueScope offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant coastal city with a well-established culture that drives some of the highest employee retention rates in the market, a workplace where your professional journey is both rewarding and exciting.

What Will You Do?

Managing and developing the maintenance strategies of the overall mechanical plant, you’ll drive continuous improvement and reliability of mechanical assets within the department. You will also:

• investigate, fault find, and problem solve long term/systemic equipment issues to eliminate potential causes to determine the root cause and develop subsequent corrective actions
• lead repairs & maintenance projects, down days, and short shutdowns; including multi trade discipline works for equipment improvement projects.
• provide engineering oversight for complex issues, upgrades, and investigations to inform investment decisions regarding asset condition and technical risks.
• coach and mentor maintenance personnel, promoting a Defect Elimination mindset provide mentoring and knowledge transfer to support technical growth within the maintenance team.
• develop and review strategies to ensure maintenance practices are effective and aligned to operational requirements. 
• plan and monitor the R&M budget for your area, including forecasting, tracking and performance monitoring.

More About You

Using your technical knowledge of plant equipment and maintenance strategies gained through trade or engineering background. You’ll bring:

• tertiary mechanical engineering qualifications - minimum diploma or mechanical/mechatronic engineering degree will be highly regarded
• a sound understanding of maintenance budgeting and cost control
• experience and expertise with industrial mechanical equipment such as hydraulics, rotating equipment, lubrication and condition monitoring will be highly regarded
• the ability to lead reliability and defect elimination initiatives using tools like RCM, RCA, Lean, and Kepner-Tregoe (KT).
• extensive experience in maintenance planning, execution, and reliability improvement, preferably within a heavy industry.
• a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of yourself and others.

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 Monday 2nd March 2026.