Automation Electrician – Maintenance & Upgrades

Bluescope; Albury City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueScope, a leader in steel manufacturing, is seeking an Automation Electrician to join the O'Sullivan Beach reliability team. This hands-on role focuses on maintaining and improving automation and control systems within a world-class steel site.

You will perform fault finding, wiring, and assembly of electrical and automation equipment, while supporting commissioning, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives. A strong PLC background and Siemens exposure are highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Electrotechnology (mandatory)
• A-Grade SA Electrical Licence
• Automation-focused electrician experience in manufacturing or heavy industry
• Siemens exposure is highly regarded
• Strong fault-finding and maintenance skills
• Experience with automation systems and PLCs

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on electrical and automation maintenance, including fault finding, repairs, wiring, and assembly of plant equipment and control panels
• Provide automation coverage across maintenance activities and contribute to capital works and new equipment installations
• Support commissioning activities and optimise new and existing equipment
• Work with integrated automation, safety, and information systems for reliable performance and reporting
• Coordinate and oversee external contractors when specialist support is required
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and operations to troubleshoot issues and improve reliability
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and isolation plans for safe work practices
• Identify and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across site automation and maintenance

Skills

PLC programming

Automation systems

Fault finding

Electrical maintenance

Project work

Safety compliance

Education

Certificate III in Electrotechnology

A-Grade SA Electrical Licence

Tools

Siemens hardware

Control panels

Job description

BlueScope, a leader in steel manufacturing, is seeking an Automation Electrician to join the O'Sullivan Beach reliability team. This hands-on role focuses on maintaining and improving automation and control systems within a world-class steel site.

You will perform fault finding, wiring, and assembly of electrical and automation equipment, while supporting commissioning, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives. A strong PLC background and Siemens exposure are highly regarded.