Siemens Automation Electrician – Reliability & Upgrades

Bluescope; North Lismore; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

B-flex program

Job summary

BlueScope is seeking an Automation Electrician to join the Orrcon Steel Manufacturing reliability team in O\'Sullivan Beach. This full-time role focuses on maintaining and improving automation and control systems to support safe and reliable steel production.

You will perform hands-on electrical maintenance, fault finding, and engage in commissioning, upgrades and continuous improvement across site automation and safety systems, while coordinating with engineers and operations.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Electrotechnology with a current A-Grade SA Electrical Licence (mandatory).
• Solid post-trade experience as an automation-focused electrician in manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Experience with PLC/automation systems; Siemens exposure highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on electrical and automation maintenance, fault finding, wiring, and assembly of plant and control panels.
• Provide automation coverage across maintenance activities and contribute to capital works and upgrades.
• Support commissioning activities and optimise new and existing equipment.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians and operations to improve reliability and automation systems.
• Develop and follow technical documentation, isolation plans and safe work practices.
• Coordinate external contractors when specialist support is required.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Automation systems

Fault finding

Siemens exposure

Education

Certificate III in Electrotechnology

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Job description

BlueScope is seeking an Automation Electrician to join the Orrcon Steel Manufacturing reliability team in O\'Sullivan Beach. This full-time role focuses on maintaining and improving automation and control systems to support safe and reliable steel production.

You will perform hands-on electrical maintenance, fault finding, and engage in commissioning, upgrades and continuous improvement across site automation and safety systems, while coordinating with engineers and operations.