Control Systems and SCADA/Automation Engineer at BlueScope

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Control Systems, SCADA, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Systems, Fault Finding, Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Asset Improvement, Manufacturing Excellence, Team Effectiveness, Technical Support, Equipment Reliability, Defect Elimination

Industry

Building Materials

Description

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 Western Port Manufacturing facility is looking for a Control Systems and SCADA/Automation Engineer in our Engineering team based in Hastings. As a part of the broader Australian Steel Products Portfolio, we have four 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. Reporting into the Automation Engineer Manager, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and improving fixed plant assets within the plant. Working within a multi-disciplinary team, your goal will be to enhance operational productivity, achieve asset improvement targets by eliminating defects, maintaining our automation systems, carrying out improvement initiatives, and fault-finding automation equipment to maintain line production. What Will You Do? Working in the Automation team to deliver on equipment maintenance and asset performance, you will: provide automation control systems technical support, advanced problem-solving and fault-finding conduct problem-solving and support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations to understand critical failures and implement improvement actions implement asset and cost improvement projects strive for business improvements and manufacturing excellence assist with developing, maintaining and improving the maintenance strategy and capital project plans to increase reliability and minimise cost assist to improve team effectiveness by identifying and closing technical knowledge gaps build effective relationships to drive the continuous up time of our assets More About You You will hold a degree qualification in Electrical Engineering/Mechatronics/Computer Systems combined with suitable experience in relevant. As a result, you will have: tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering or Computer Systems engineering a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of yourself, your team and others experience working in an industry with a strong focus on defect elimination and equipment reliability experience with fault finding PLCs and motor control systems the ability to work both independently and as part of a manufacturing team, to influence peers and colleagues to meet operational requirements, scheduling and people demands What’s in it for you? enjoy a Monday to Friday working week competitive remuneration package, annual salary review, option for 14% superannuation, participation in our company incentive bonus program on-going training and development providing you a career pathway access to numerous wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Program access to discounted gym fees through the ‘Fitness Passport’ canteen on-site – food made fresh daily free on-site parking you’ll be provided with personal protective equipment (PPE) enjoy a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture that hosts regular celebrations and BBQ’s participate in and celebrate our reward and recognition programs access to a range of exciting discounts across travel, health, vehicle novated lease programs and more! 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.” Come and discover us at www.bluescope.com/auscareers Join us, creating strength for the future. Applications close Friday 17 October 2025.

Responsibilities

You will provide technical support for automation control systems and conduct fault-finding to enhance operational productivity. Additionally, you will assist in implementing asset and cost improvement projects while striving for manufacturing excellence.