BlueScope is an Australian-born, global success story, spanning 18 countries, with a team of over 15,000 people. We’re driven by innovation and are proud that the technologies in our products and brands, like COLORBOND® steel, inspire and protect everything from hospitals and bridges to stadiums and homes.

The Opportunity

Come and discover the opportunity to join our Capital Development & Engineering team at our Port Kembla Manufacturing facility as a Project Processing Computer Engineer. 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.

In this essential role, you’ll support the Lead Engineer in the transformation upgrading of the Hot Strip Mill Supervisory Computer System as part of the Hot Strip Mill Drives and Control System Upgrade. Ensuring the project is carried out efficiently, effectively, you’ll focus on the continuous improvement of the production, reliability and productivity of our operational technology systems, assets and equipment.

Support and live out the project safety culture as a key member of the project team ensuring that risk management and safe systems of work are delivered for all aspects of allocated work package scopes. When you join our team, we also offer access to our Employee Assistance provider and other health and well-being programs.

What Will You Do?

Through active engagement with the operations and engineering teams, you’ll contribute to the project strategy, direction and goals. You will also:

• work with the Lead Engineer to develop the upgrade scope and strategy including defining individual vendor’s scope boundaries and interfaces, as well as develop the migration and transition strategy
• contribute to the design process by assisting with the development of technical specifications and scopes
• lead and implement and improve the systems for control, information management, infrastructure and interfaces of the process computing systems
• enable vendor implementation of the core system, interface design and implementation with ancillary systems, supporting shadow testing, cutover and initial support of the new system

More About You

Along with your problem solving, analytical technical skills within manufacturing operating technology system, you will bring:

• a degree qualification in Engineering (Computer, Mathematics or Electrical), Computer Science or similar relevant tertiary Engineering/IT qualifications 
• the ability to build constructive partnerships with internal peers and functions to achieve business outcomes
• a technical acumen with the ability to translate technical information into value-add business outcomes
• the ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot to identify root cause and develop resolutions effectively and efficiently with a hands-on approach 

Experience with Windows, Linux, programming (Java, C++, Fortran, Python) and computing hardware will be highly regarded.

Why BlueScope

As BlueScope continues to go from strength to strength, a career with us provides you with the opportunity to grow and be rewarded. At BlueScope, you will:

• create and deliver innovative solutions that drive transformation in our business
• make an impact that really does shape the world we live in
• keep growing through continuous learning and development opportunities
• enjoy the sense of belonging that comes from working with people who genuinely look out for one another

At BlueScope, our people are our strength, and we don’t say that lightly. We want our people to be successful, and to be safe. We offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program and make sure our inclusive work environment welcomes people of all backgrounds. We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal. And we’ll do this through Our Purpose: We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen our communities for the future.

Come and discover us at bluescope.com/life-at-bluescope/careers.

Together we can make a world of difference.

Applications close Thursday 22nd June 2023.