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
Orrcon Manufacturing is looking for an Electrical Reliability Engineer to join the Engineering Team in Salisbury. Orrcon Manufacturing is a manufacturer of steel tube and pipe and leading Australian steel distributor with nationally recognised brands.
In this business-critical role, you will provide hands-on electrical reliability services to our production teams who operate within a continuous manufacturing environment. Your contribution will enable improved machine safety, uptime and performance so we can continue to make and deliver world-class product to our valued customers.
This opportunity includes a competitive remuneration package including our profit share plan (bonus incentive scheme). When you join our team, we offer flexibility for work/life balance, access to our Employee Assistant Provider, annual flu vaccinations, on-site car parking, on-site physio and training and development.
What Will You Do?
Working in a supportive environment, you will contribute to the safety of our people, the quality of our product and the reliability of our equipment. You will achieve this by:
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reviewing equipment performance, availability and breakdowns to identify reliability improvement plans
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developing and updating maintenance lifecycle plans for all critical equipment
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champion automation, control system optimisation and functional safety initiatives to improve equipment reliability, machine safety and operational performance
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continually seeking opportunities to improve our maintenance strategies through various projects
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investigating electrical Safety Health & Environmental incidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
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assisting in troubleshooting day-to-day problems and recommending simple and robust solutions
More About You
Being a qualified Electrical Reliability Engineer, you will bring:
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a tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering (Bachelor or Diploma) or trade background with relevant industry experience
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relevant experience in equipment reliability focused on life-cycle maintenance
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PLC knowledge (e.g. Siemens S7, TIA, WinCC Flex) and fault-finding skills is highly regarded
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experience in AC, DC, servo motors and drives (e.g. Siemens, SEW) is highly regarded.
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proficiency in automation and control systems is highly regarded
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, 8th September 2026.
