Mechanical Reliability Engineer

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 a Reliability Engineer in our Plate Mill 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.

Reporting to the Asset Manager, you'll play a key role in improving equipment reliability, eliminating recurring failures and driving maintenance strategy across the Plate Mill department. Working closely with Mechanical Maintenance Coordinators, Tradespeople and Operations teams, you'll lead defect elimination activities, reliability improvement projects and asset lifecycle planning to maximise plant availability, minimise risk and improve operational performance.

What Will You Do?

As the Mechanical Reliability Engineer for the Plate Mill, you will:

• lead defect elimination and root cause analysis (RCA) activities to improve plant reliability and performance
• develop, review and optimise maintenance strategies for critical plant assets
• analyse equipment performance and reliability data to identify improvement opportunities
• lead equipment improvement, refurbishment and reliability projects from concept through to implementation
• provide technical guidance and support for complex equipment failures and operational issues
• coach and mentor maintenance personnel, promoting a strong reliability and defect elimination culture
• drive lifecycle asset management decisions and support long-term capital planning.
• support shutdowns, down days and major maintenance activities while ensuring safe and efficient execution

More About You

You may be a Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Coordinator, Reliability Specialist, Maintenance Engineer or Asset Reliability professional looking to take the next step in your career.

This role is particularly suited to someone who has built their expertise through a trade pathway and developed strong reliability and maintenance leadership capability within a heavy industrial environment.

You'll bring:

• a Mechanical Trade qualification with a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (highly regarded), or an Engineering qualification with relevant reliability experience
• significant experience in heavy industry large-scale manufacturing
• strong knowledge of reliability-centred maintenance (RCM), defect elimination, root cause analysis (RCA), KT and continuous improvement methodologies
• experience developing maintenance strategies and improving equipment reliability
• sound knowledge of rotating equipment, hydraulics, lubrication systems and condition monitoring techniques.
• strong stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills.
• a commitment to safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.

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 Wednesday 26th August 2026.