Electrical Engineering Team Leader

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 Port Kembla Manufacturing facility is looking for an Electrical Engineering Team Leader to join our Springhill Engineering 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.

In this role, you will lead and develop a team of electrical and automation engineers while providing technical leadership across plant support, engineering design and capital projects. You will oversee engineering activities involving new and existing equipment, with a focus on safety, reliability, automation, energy efficiency and continuous improvement.

Working in a supportive operational environment, you’ll help improve the safety of our people, the quality of our products and the reliability of our equipment.

What Will You Do?

You’ll lead and develop a team of electrical and automation engineers while ensuring engineering and project deliverables are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality. You will:

• lead, support and develop the Springhill electrical and automation engineering team
• provide technical leadership across electrical design, automation, project engineering and project management
• support maintenance, operations and other engineering disciplines to deliver solutions that maintain a safe and reliable plant
• oversee the design development process and ensure engineering solutions comply with applicable codes, standards and statutory requirements
• lead the development and delivery of capital projects
• provide technical input into equipment procurement, upgrades and asset replacement decisions
• work with suppliers, industry specialists, technical teams and plant stakeholders to resolve technical issues
• identify and implement practical improvements to plant safety, reliability, performance and energy efficiency
• manage priorities across plant support, improvement work and capital projects

More About You

You’re an experienced electrical or automation engineer who can provide sound technical leadership while supporting and developing others. You are comfortable working in an operational environment and can balance immediate plant requirements with longer-term engineering and asset improvement priorities.

You will also bring:

• a tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
• a strong commitment to the safety and wellbeing of yourself and others
• experience in a manufacturing, heavy industry, operational, process or technical environment
• experience leading or developing engineers and technical professionals
• sound knowledge of electrical engineering design, automation systems and project delivery
• the ability to apply sound judgement, set priorities and resolve problems efficiently
• strong communication skills and the ability to build constructive working relationships
• a practical, hands-on approach to engineering and plant support
• a proactive approach to improving performance, delivery and work practices

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 5th October 2026.

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