Shift Electrician

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BlueScope is seeking a Shift Electrician for the Port Kembla Slabmaking team on a 4 on 4 off 12-hour rotating roster. In this critical role you’ll maintain electrical systems, fault-find on PLCs, drives and instrumentation, support automated cranes and robotics, and perform safe, efficient repairs plus continuous improvement to meet quality and reliability targets. You’ll need electrical trade qualifications, a current NSW A Grade Electrical License, experience with PLCs and drives, and a safety mindset. Why apply: a collaborative, learning-focused culture, B-flex flexibility, and a chance to contribute to sustainable steel solutions. How to apply: tailor your resume to highlight PLCs, drives, fault finding and risk assessments, confirm 12-hour availability, and ensure the license is current; applications close 18 August 2026. Visit bluescope auscareers.

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 Slabmaking team at our Port Kembla Manufacturing facility are looking for a Shift Electrician. 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.

You will join a cross-functional team that ensures equipment is maintained to the highest standards to meet our objectives for quality and reliability. In this critical role, you will be able to use your technical background and experience to deliver key outcomes, whilst ensuring your safety and that of your colleagues are a priority.

This is a shift position working on a 4 on, 4 off 12-hour rotating roster, consisting of rotating days and night shifts, Monday through to Sunday. 

What will you do?

With your proven understanding of industrial electrical systems, in this role you will:

• follow the safe system of work and develop isolation instructions and job safety analysis for the required work
• perform safe, efficient and effective emergency repairs
• fault-find on electrical equipment including PLC’s, drives and instrumentation systems
• support automated cranes and advanced robotics, and utilise innovative digital technologies to enhance efficiency and productivity
• perform equipment inspections, identify improvement opportunities and report on findings

More about you

You are driven by self-development, committed to our success, and have technical experience within an industrial, manufacturing environment.  

You will have: 

• electrical trade qualifications
• current A Grade NSW Electrical License
• experience working with PLC’s and drives
• a strong commitment to safety
• experience in fault finding and problem solving
• initiative in carrying out equipment repairs

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 Tuesday 18th August 2026.