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 CPCM (Couple Pickled Cold Mill) team at our Springhill Manufacturing facility as a Shift Technical Officer. As a part of the broader Australian Steel Products portfolio, the CPCM team delivers superior steel products including COLORBOND®, ZINCALUME®, and innovative solutions and services to our export and domestic customers.

You’ll work collaboratively with the team, ensuring that production output and product quality achieves the exacting standards required to uphold our reputation and meet the needs of our customers. The Shift Technical Officer is focused on the delivery of exceptional performance whilst taking every opportunity to minimise cost and waste. Through developing a deep understanding of the process, you will be able to work through challenging technical issues to achieve the business plan targets and objectives.

This opportunity is a shift based role that requires availability of 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

What Will You Do?

As the Shift Technical Officer, you will:

• be responsible for product and process quality and control of the pickling process and coolant systems
• fault find potential issues through to solution before they have a chance to escalate
• work through improvement opportunities to achieve ongoing incremental and step change benefits
• step up to lead the shift team on a regular basis and support the team leader
• drive the CPCM using integrated computer-controlled systems and direct the Operations crew to maximise quality and outputs

More About You

As an enthusiastic and motivated individual, you will demonstrate a willingness to improve, solve problems and share your ideas with the team. You will also bring:  

• a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of yourself and others
• tertiary qualification in engineering or science, or notable relevant experience in manufacturing
• a strong technical base with a desire to understand and improve processes
• high attention to detail and the ability to multitask
• an ability to influence peers and colleagues to meet operational requirements, scheduling and people demands

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 Friday 24th November 2023