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.
Under the Project Management of BlueScope; Rio Tinto, BHP and Woodside Energy have partnered together to form Project NeoSmelt. Our intention is to develop Australia’s largest ironmaking Electric Smelting Furnace (ESF) pilot plant, situated in Kwinana Industrial Area, south of Perth.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Our project is looking for a Lead Process Engineer to join our team based in Kwinana, WA initially on a fixed-term contract. By embarking with us on this new journey, you’ll work alongside our renown joint venture partners including BHP, Rio Tinto, and Woodside Energy, united in our goal to achieve Net Zero Carbon emissions by 2050. You won’t just be part of a project; you’ll be at the forefront of the next generation of low emissions steelmaking.
Enjoy coastal living just 20 minutes from the vibrant CBD of Perth, plus weekend getaways to the stunning Margaret River wine region are just around the corner.

You’ll support a diverse team of technology and process specialists, whilst ensuring all Process Engineering activities are carried out efficiently, effectively, to the requirements of the project. You will:

• provide guidance and governance in Process Safety and Safety in Design across the project scope
• demonstrate Safety and Environment Leadership, ensuring governing HSEC and Process Safety management plans are developed and maintained and actions/processes within these plans are deployed and adhered to
• ensure appropriate interaction between the engineering team, technology & process team, operations and commissioning readiness teams and OEM teams resulting in contribution to the design proces

You’ll support a diverse team of technology and process specialists, whilst ensuring all Process Engineering activities are carried out efficiently, effectively, to the requirements of the project. You will:

• provide guidance and governance in Process Safety and Safety in Design across the project scope
• demonstrate Safety and Environment Leadership, ensuring governing HSEC and Process Safety management plans are developed and maintained and actions/processes within these plans are deployed and adhered to
• ensure appropriate interaction between the engineering team, technology & process team, operations and commissioning readiness teams and OEM teams resulting in contribution to the design process

If the project achieves the financial investment decision in 2026, there is opportunity for this position to continue throughout the build and commissioning phases.