Automation-Focused Industrial Electrician

Bluescope; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueScope is seeking an Industrial Electrician - Automation & Smart Manufacturing to join the reliability team based in O'Sullivan Beach. This permanent, full-time role focuses on maintaining and improving automation and control infrastructure for safe, reliable steel manufacturing.

You will perform hands-on electrical and automation maintenance, support commissioning and upgrades, and collaborate with engineers and operations to drive continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Electrotechnology with valid A-Grade SA Electrical Licence (mandatory).
• Extensive post-trade experience in automation-focused electrical roles.
• Strong knowledge of electrical maintenance and control systems.
• Experience with PLCs, especially Siemens, is preferred.
• Able to coordinate with contractors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on electrical and automation maintenance, fault finding, wiring and panel assembly.
• Support commissioning, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
• Provide automation coverage across maintenance activities and capital works.
• Touch on integrated automation, safety, and information systems for reliable performance.
• Coordinate and oversee external contractors when needed.
• Develop and follow technical documentation and isolation procedures.

Skills

Automation & control systems

PLC programming

Siemens exposure

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III in Electrotechnology

A-Grade SA Electrical Licence

Tools

SCADA systems

Industrial automation software

Job description

BlueScope is seeking an Industrial Electrician - Automation & Smart Manufacturing to join the reliability team based in O'Sullivan Beach. This permanent, full-time role focuses on maintaining and improving automation and control infrastructure for safe, reliable steel manufacturing.

You will perform hands-on electrical and automation maintenance, support commissioning and upgrades, and collaborate with engineers and operations to drive continuous improvements.