JOB DETAILS

Graduate Process Engineer

CompanyBlueScope
LocationWollongong City Council
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 22, 2026
About The Company
With over 16,500 people across 15 countries, BlueScope is a leading international supplier of steel products and solutions for building and construction markets. Australia’s largest manufacturer, BlueScope’s portfolio of brands includes COLORBOND®, ZINCALUME® and TRUECORE® steels and the LYSAGHT® range of building products. Steel plays a critical role in sustainable development. To BlueScope, sustainability means developing, manufacturing and selling steel products and solutions in a way that provides for a sustainable future, with a focus on continuous improvement, adopting new operating methods and anticipating new products for the future. BlueScope’s long-term growth is underscored by the sustainability of steel and the critical role it will play in supporting a sustainable society. We take a life-cycle approach, looking at the impact of a product over its entire life and focusing on the four principles of a circular economy: reduce, reuse, remanufacture and recycle. Our steel products and services ensure that we contribute to the opportunities and challenges of society’s move to a lower-carbon economy. To deliver long-lasting value and meet the expectations of all of our stakeholders, our business must transform on all fronts. Read BlueScope's latest Sustainability Report at bluescope.com/sustainable-steel. Interested in an exciting career at one of Australia’s most reputable companies with a track record of making things happen? Learn more at bluescope.com and watch regular video stories here on LinkedIn—produced in-house with our people around the world.
About the Role

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 a Graduate Process Engineer in our Coke and Iron 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.

Launch your career with BlueScope!

In this exciting graduate position, you will gain world class experience working with our highly skilled senior engineers who will mentor you and contribute to your development.  You will have the unique opportunity to acquire invaluable exposure to a broad variety of systems, equipment and business areas, all while being a part of Australia’s largest steel solutions provider.

What Will You Do?

Always looking towards the future, you will support the process engineering team to develop, assess and implement new ways of working through continuous improvements at our Port Kembla manufacturing facility. You will become a technical expert on process safety, gas safety and environment. You will:

  • provide process engineering support for the day to day operations of the plant
  • investigate and implement process improvement projects
  • provide process engineering support for capital projects
  • deliver technical support to implement our Process Safety program

More About You

Having completed your degree, you are now ready to kick start your career with us. You will have a degree qualification in Chemical or Materials Engineering, Process or similar, with some exposure and experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

With a genuine interest to grow and develop your career, you will bring:

  • strong written and verbal communication skills
  • an inquisitive mindset to work on complex problems
  • an enthusiasm to work on technical engineering projects

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 Friday 31 July 2026.  

Key Skills
Process EngineeringProcess SafetyGas SafetyEnvironmental ManagementContinuous ImprovementTechnical WritingVerbal CommunicationProblem SolvingProject ManagementChemical EngineeringMaterials Engineering
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingEnvironmental & SustainabilitySecurity & Safety
Benefits
B-flex Work-life Flexibility ProgramMentorshipLifelong Learning CultureInclusive Work Environment
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Support the process engineering team in implementing continuous improvements and managing process, gas, and environmental safety at the Port Kembla facility. Provide technical support for day-to-day plant operations and contribute to capital projects.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
7861
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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