Siemens Automation Electrician – Reliability & Upgrades

Bluescope; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueScope is seeking an Automation Electrician (Siemens) to join the reliability team based at O'Sullivan Beach. This permanent, full-time role is hands-on with maintenance and ongoing improvement of automation and control systems to support safe, reliable steel production.

You will perform fault finding, wiring, and commissioning, while coordinating with engineers, technicians, and external contractors. Strong PLC/Siemens experience and a proactive, safety-focused mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Electrotechnology with a current A-Grade SA Electrical Licence.
• Solid post-trade experience as an automation-focused electrician in manufacturing or heavy industry.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety is never compromised, proactively 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, while also contributing 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 or additional resources are required.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, technicians, and operations stakeholders to troubleshoot issues, improve reliability, and refine automation systems.
• Develop, maintain, and follow technical documentation, procedures, and isolation plans to support safe and consistent work practices.
• Actively identify and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, helping shape how automation and maintenance systems evolve across the site.

Skills

Automation electrician

PLC programming

Siemens exposure

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Education

Certificate III in Electrotechnology

A-Grade SA Electrical Licence

Tools

Siemens equipment

Industrial control panels

Job description

BlueScope is seeking an Automation Electrician (Siemens) to join the reliability team based at O'Sullivan Beach. This permanent, full-time role is hands-on with maintenance and ongoing improvement of automation and control systems to support safe, reliable steel production.

You will perform fault finding, wiring, and commissioning, while coordinating with engineers, technicians, and external contractors. Strong PLC/Siemens experience and a proactive, safety-focused mindset are essential.