Equipment Specialist - Electrical

BlueScope; Hastings; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Subsidised canteen on site

Parking

14% superannuation

Incentive bonus program

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

BlueScope is seeking an experienced Electrical Equipment Specialist to join our Western Port Manufacturing facility's Maintenance Team. In this critical role you will use your technical background to maximise uptime and reliability of production line equipment, contributing to safety and product quality.

The role offers a Monday to Friday schedule with 14% superannuation, an incentive bonus program, overtime eligibility, annual salary reviews, and on-site parking, PPE, and a subsidised canteen.

Qualifications

• Electrical trade or related qualification required.
• Commitment to safety and wellbeing.
• Experience with process-line equipment including AC/DC motors, drives, PLCs and ability to use schematics for root cause.
• Experience in manufacturing, independently and in teams.
• Strong attention to detail and issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting day-to-day problems and proposing robust solutions.
• Analyze maintenance history and perform root-cause reporting.
• Collaborate with maintenance team on planning and continuous improvement.
• Undertake reporting and inspections to develop short and long-term solutions.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Maintenance

Safety

Teamwork

Education

Electrical trade or related qualifications

Tools

AC/DC Motors

Motor Drives

PLCs

Electrical schematics

Job description

BlueScope is an Australian‑born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16,500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe, successful and well.We’re leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that support society, today and in the future. We’re proud of brands, like COLORBOND ® steel that inspire and protect everything from hospitals to bridges andstadiums.

The Opportunity

Bluescope is seeking an experienced Electrical Equipment Specialist to join our Maintenance Team at our Western Port Manufacturing facility. As a part of the broader Australian Steel Products Portfolio, we have five major manufacturing sites at Western Port which operate 24 x 7 and deliver a variety of products, innovative solutions and services to export and domestic customers.

In this critical role, you will be able to use your technical background and experience to deliver key outcomes by applying your skill and knowledge. Your contributions will ensure that the equipment on our production line experiences maximum up-time and reliability.

What’s in it for you?

Enjoy working Monday to Friday, option for 14% superannuation, participation in our company incentive bonus program, overtime eligible, and annual salary review. You will have access to our Employee Assistance Program, participate in site wide community, health and wellbeing programs, join our discounted fitness membership, secure parking, PPE provided and subsidised canteen on site.

What Will You Do?

Working in a supportive environment, you will contribute to the safety of our people, the quality of our product and the reliability of our equipment. You will achieve this by:

• assisting in troubleshooting day-to-day problems, recommending robust solutions
• analysing maintenance history and perform root cause analysis and reporting
• working with the wider maintenance team and contribute to planning and continuous improvement initiatives
• undertaking reporting and inspections to develop short and longer-term solutions

More About You

Coming from a strong electrical trade or electrical engineering background, with Industrial and/or heavy manufacturing experience you will bring:

• an electrical trade or related qualifications
• a commitment to your own safety and wellbeing and care for others
• experience with process line equipment including AC/DC Motors, Motor Drives, PLC’s and the ability to utilise electrical schematics to establish root cause
• experience working both independently and as part of a manufacturing team
• strong attention to detail with the ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently

Why BlueScope

As we’re creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope supports you to build your expertise within a safe and positive team environment. At BlueScope, you’ll:

• Learn and develop as you grow.Work alongside specialists and keep your skills and knowledge at the forefront of industry with our lifelong learning culture.
• Experience connection and care.Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out for each other’s safety and wellbeing.
• Build innovative products.Seek better, smarter ways to work, help develop sustainable solutions and make things happen.
• Deliver work that matters.Every action you take matters in delivering for our customers and strengthening communities for the future. We value what you do.

We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves, and we encourage Women and First Nations people to apply. We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal. At BlueScope, we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program.

It’s an exciting time in our history as, together, we work towards Our Purpose:“We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen communities for the future.”

Join us,creating strengthfor the future.

Applications Close Sunday 25th October 2026