Electrical Reliability Engineer SpecialistBlueScope is an Australian-born global company with operations across multiple sites.
We're proud of brands like COLORBOND steel and our focus on safety, quality and reliability.The OpportunityOur Western Port Manufacturing facility is looking for an Electrical Reliability Engineer Specialist in the Metal Coating team based in Hastings.
As part of the Australian Steel Products Portfolio, we operate four major manufacturing sites at Western Port that run 24 x 7 and serve export and domestic customers.Metal Coating houses some of the most complex and unique equipment in our operations.
The role offers opportunities to innovate, support continuous improvement, and apply technical excellence in maintenance and reliability.Working closely with the Metal Coating Manufacturing team, you will understand core processes for furnace and combustion equipment and act as the link between the Combustion Maintenance team and the Metal Coating Manufacturing team.
Your focus will be on assessing furnace and combustion equipment performance, leading root cause investigations, and developing engineering solutions for maintenance teams, ensuring assets are maintained to high standards to meet safety, quality and reliability objectives.What Will You Do?
Managing and developing the maintenance strategies for Furnace and combustion equipment to 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.Review existing maintenance strategies for Combustion and Instrumentation systems and recommend 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 YouAs an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual, you quickly adapt and are eager to learn.
You'll bring:Degree qualifications in Electrical Trade/Engineering or a Diploma of Electrical Engineering, 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 independently and collaboratively within manufacturing teams, with the capability to influence peers and colleagues to achieve the desired outcomes.Why BlueScopeWe create strength for the future through our people, products and solutions.
BlueScope provides opportunities to innovate, learn and grow with inclusive leadership and a positive, passionate team.
You'll:Learn and develop as you grow.
Build skills specific to your role and aspirations; our lifelong learning culture supports your career pathways.Create cutting-edge solutions.
Seek better, smarter ways to solve problems and deliver sustainable solutions.Experience connection and care.
Work in a positive, inclusive environment that prioritises safety and wellbeing.Deliver work that matters.
Every action you take contributes to delivering for customers and strengthening communities.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.
We encourage Women and First Nations people to apply.
We're focused on 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 we drive our Purpose: "We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen communities for the future."Come and discover us at bluescope.com/auscareersJoin us, creating strength for the future.Applications close Thursday 2nd October 2025.
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📌 Electrical Reliability Engineer Specialist
🏢 Bluescope Steel
📍 Melbourne