Fluid Power Engineer

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

It’s an exciting time to join BlueScope as a Fluid Power Engineer, as we commence with our No.6 Blast Furnace Reline, one of the largest capital projects in our history.

With most of the engineering design work now complete, as a Fluid Power Engineer on the Reline Project, you will be involved in the later stages of the engineering process and oversee design management, installation, and the commissioning of a wide range of both new and refurbished hydraulic equipment.

This rare opportunity will mean you will be a part of our major steelmaking transition over the next 20 years and a pipeline of major capital projects to sustain our current operations, but also exploring future markets and technology as part of our long-term plan to transition to low-carbon steelmaking. We are dedicated to our decarbonisation strategy and 2050 net zero goal to sustain future generations.

This opportunity is a 2-year fixed-term position to see out the completion of works required until the No.6 Blast Furnace is operational with possibilities for future ongoing work in other areas of the Port Kembla Steelworks upon completion for the right applicant.

What Will You Do?

As a Fluid Power Engineer working within the No.6 Blast Furnace Reline (6BFR) team, you will work alongside highly skilled multidisciplinary teams, ensuring all engineering work is carried out efficiently and effectively, with quality and safety front of mind. You will also:

maintain an awareness of the design management plan and ensure its deployment across the assigned work packages
ensure relevant fluid power design information is provided to the 6BFR Construction team in a timely and efficient manner
where applicable, provide fluid power contractual support and technical support to the 6BFR Construction team
ensure that fluid power commissioning activities within the assigned work packages are planned and resourced
actively contribute to the 6BFR fluid power commissioning process
complete assigned tasks to allocated schedule and budget, reporting progress to lead engineers
apply engineering standards and practises to all new and refurbished fluid power assets.

More About You

As an experienced Engineer with a Mechanical background, you will have sound technical and analytical knowledge, as well as a genuine passion to grow your career further in fluid power. You will have:

degree qualifications in Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, OR a Mechanical Associate Diploma with relevant experience
experience in a technical engineering role encompassing management of customer interfaces, design, manufacture, installation and commissioning of new and refurbished equipment
general knowledge of Inventor and AUTOCAD as well as other engineering analysis packages
experience with the engineering of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment

a strong safety focus and the ability to work collaboratively with a team and multiple customers

Why BlueScope

As we’re creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope gives you opportunities to innovate, learn and grow with the business, supported by inclusive leadership and a positive, passionate team. At BlueScope, you’ll:

Learn and develop as you grow. With opportunities to build skills specific to your role and aspirations, our lifelong learning culture will support your future career pathways.
Create innovative solutions. Seek better, smarter ways to solve problems, create sustainable solutions and make things happen.
Experience connection and care. Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out for each other’s safety and wellbeing.
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.

At BlueScope, we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves, and welcome people of all backgrounds, skills, experiences and perspectives. 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.

Bring your energy and make your mark, as, together, we drive 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 Monday 3rd February 2025.

BlueScope

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