At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair overhead cranes in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join BlueScope, a leading Australian steel manufacturer with a global presence.
- Benefits: Enjoy work-life flexibility, lifelong learning, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace encouraging applications from Women and First Nations people.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by working on innovative products that strengthen communities.
- Qualifications: Electrical trade qualifications and experience in industrial environments preferred.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
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.
The Opportunity
Our Springhill - Port Kembla Manufacturing facility is looking for an Electrician in our Paint and Finishing Maintenance team based in Springhill - 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. The painting and finishing department at Springhill is the final process in the manufacture of COLORBOND®, where coils of steel are painted with our world leading Colorbond coating process and then packaged and despatched to our Australian & International customers.
A key focus of this role will be fault-finding, maintaining and repairing the Paint and Finishing department’s overhead cranes. Ranging from 5 to 80 tonnes, the fleet includes manually operated AC and DC cranes, cab-driven cranes and automated cranes, providing the opportunity to work across a diverse range of crane electrical systems and support their safe, reliable operation. This opportunity is open to both experienced Electricians, and 4th year completing apprentices who have experience within a continuous manufacturing environment.
What will you do?
- Perform routine inspections via EWP to determine equipment condition.
- Isolate equipment and lead preventative and corrective maintenance tasks.
- Conduct fault-finding and defect elimination activities to resolve issues and support reliable equipment operation in our continuous manufacturing environment.
- Assist with procurement of consumables, tools, and stocked spares for routine and shutdown maintenance tasks, using the computerised maintenance management system (SAP).
- Seek ways to continuously improve our maintenance practices and strategies.
- 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 (ideally working towards the completion of a Diploma or willing to complete).
- Current NSW Electrical License.
- Experience working with overhead cranes, AC and DC drives and control systems, and live rail power distribution infrastructure (desired).
- A strong commitment to safety.
- Experience with AC/DC motors.
- Experience in fault finding and problem solving.
- Initiative in carrying out equipment repairs.
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.
- Build innovative products.
- Deliver work that matters.
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.” Join us, creating strength for the future.
Applications close Wednesday 11th November 2026.
Electrician employer: BlueScope Steel Limited
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