BlueScope

Manufacturing

ReliabilityEngineer

Port Kembla, New South Wales, Australia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Reliability Engineer at BlueScope. Skills: reliability engineering, defect elimination, continuous improvement. Managing and developing the maintenance strategies for the assigned Metal Coating Line. drive continuous improvement and reliability of assets within the department”

What You'll Achieve.

delivery of sustained improvement in process uptime; unit cost reduction to our plant assets; operational productivity and asset improvement targets are achieved

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

problem solve long term/systemic equipment issues; determine the root cause; solve problems

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

mechanical, mechatronic, or electrical engineering degree, technical maintenance coordinator with a diploma of mechanical engineering

Nice to Have

experience and expertise with industrial mechanical equipment such as hydraulics, rotating equipment, lubrication and condition monitoring, extensive experience in maintenance planning, execution, and reliability improvement, preferably within a heavy industry

What You'll Do.

Managing and developing the maintenance strategies for the assigned Metal Coating Line

drive continuous improvement and reliability of assets within the department

and problem solve long term/systemic equipment issues to eliminate potential causes to determine the root cause and develop subsequent corrective actions

lead repairs & maintenance projects

and short including multi trade discipline works for equipment improvement projects

provide engineering oversight for complex issues

and investigations to inform investment decisions regarding asset condition and technical risks

coach and mentor maintenance personnel

promoting a Defect Elimination mindset

provide mentoring and knowledge transfer to support technical growth within the maintenance team

develop and review strategies to ensure maintenance practices are effective and aligned to operational requirements

plan and monitor the R&M budget for your area

including forecasting

tracking and performance monitoring

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

operate within a multi-skilled team; coaching team members; provide mentoring and knowledge transfer to support technical growth within the maintenance team

Process & Methodology

lead repairs & maintenance projects, equipment improvement projects

Full 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 and stadiums. The Opportunity Our Port Kembla Manufacturing facility is looking for aReliability Engineer in our Metal Coating Lines (MCL) team based in Port Kembla. As a part of the broader Australian Steel Products portfolio, we have six major manufacturing sites at Port Kembla that deliver a variety of products, innovative solutions and services to our export and domestic customers. This rare opportunity welcomes engineering disciplines coming from either Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Electrical with a background in heavy industrial/manufacturing maintenance. Reporting directly to the MCL Asset manager, in this role you will operate within a multi-skilled team focusing on the delivery of sustained improvement in process uptime and unit cost reduction to our plant assets. To ensure operational productivity and asset improvement targets are achieved, you will bring an integrated and comprehensive approach to elimination of defects, identifying and leading improvement projects, coaching team members while minimising risk to the business. Whether you’re local to the Illawarra, looking to avoid the Sydney traffic, or considering a move interstate, BlueScope offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant coastal city with a well-established culture that drives some of the highest employee retention rates in the market, a workplace where your professional journey is both rewarding and exciting. What Will You Do? Managing and developing the maintenance strategies for the assigned Metal Coating Line, you’ll drive continuous improvement and reliability of assets wit

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