Automation Electrician — Smart Manufacturing & Reliability

Bluescope

Greater Bendigo

On-site

AUD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

35 hours ago

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Job summary

BlueScope is seeking an Industrial Electrician - Automation & Smart Manufacturing to join the reliability team at our site in Australia. This permanent, full-time role involves on-the-tools maintenance, commissioning, upgrades, and continuous improvement of automation and control systems.

You will work with a collaborative team across engineering, operations, and contractors to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing.

Qualifications

Certificate III in Electrotechnology with a current A-Grade SA Electrical Licence.
Solid post-trade experience as an automation-focused electrician in manufacturing, industrial, mining, or heavy industry environments.
Strong end-to-end exposure across electrical maintenance, automation systems, fault finding, and project work.
PLC and automation experience, with Siemens exposure highly regarded.
Hands-on experience with automated machinery, control systems, and industrial plant.
Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders and build strong working relationships across the business.
Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a genuine interest in learning, improving systems, and building long-term capability.
Comfort working at heights (including crane maintenance) when required.

Responsibilities

Ensure safety is never compromised by identifying risks and implementing improvements to systems and processes.
Perform hands-on electrical and automation maintenance, including fault finding, repairs, wiring, and assembly of plant, automation equipment, and control panels.
Provide automation coverage across maintenance activities and contribute to capital works, upgrades, and new equipment installations.
Support commissioning activities and ongoing optimisation of new and existing equipment.
Work with integrated automation, safety, and information systems, ensuring reliable performance and accurate system reporting.
Coordinate and oversee external contractors when specialist support is required.
Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and operations stakeholders 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 shaping automation and maintenance across the site.