JOB DETAILS

Shift Electrician

CompanyBlueScope
LocationAustralia
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 2, 2026
About The Company
With over 16,500 people across 14 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

Orrcon Steel is looking for a Shift Electrician in our Electrical Maintenance team based in Salisbury. Orrcon Steel 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 maintenance 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 our world-class product to our valued customers.

What’s In It For You?

When you join our team, we offer flexibility for work/life balance, access to our Employee Assistance Provider, annual flu vaccinations, on-site car parking, on-site physio, training and development and generous BlueScope staff discounts. You’ll also enjoy:

  • competitive pay rates inclusive of base, allowances and built-in overtime plus superannuation and additional bonus
  • working a modified lifestyle even time roster
  • no rostered Saturday nights
  • 5 weeks annual leave

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'll achieve this by:

  • isolating equipment and performing corrective maintenance on the machines
  • inspecting equipment and identifying faults, taking necessary actions to repair these
  • responding to and resolving machine breakdowns with a sense of urgency
  • continually seeking opportunities to improve our maintenance strategies

More About You

We are on the lookout for dedicated team players and being a qualified Industrial Electrician, you will bring:

  • a Trade qualification in Electrotechnology
  • an Australian Unrestricted Electrical Licence
  • a reasonable understanding of mechanical aptitude and maintenance in previous roles
  • proven experience with PLC fault finding and PLC programming, utilising Siemens S7, TIA and SCADA systems or equivalent
  • the ability to work both independently and as part of a manufacturing team

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 Monday 17th August 2026. 

Key Skills
Electrical maintenancePLC fault findingPLC programmingSiemens S7TIASCADA systemsMechanical aptitudeMachine safetyCorrective maintenanceTroubleshootingIndustrial electrical work
Categories
ManufacturingTradesEngineering
Benefits
Flexibility for work/life balanceEmployee Assistance ProviderAnnual flu vaccinationsOn-site car parkingOn-site physioTraining and developmentBlueScope staff discountsCompetitive pay rates5 weeks annual leave
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
You will provide hands-on electrical maintenance services to production teams to ensure machine safety, uptime, and performance. This includes isolating equipment, performing corrective maintenance, and resolving machine breakdowns with urgency.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
7841
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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