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Posted 20 July, 2026

Reliability Improvement Leader

BlueScope
Hastings,Victoria,Australia,3915 Full Time
Reference: 74_631368_744000135881209

Job Description BlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16,500 people is our...

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 Western Port Manufacturing facility is looking for a Reliability Improvement Leader in our Metal Coating Maintenance team based in Western Port. As a part of the broader Australian Steel Products Portfolio, we have four major manufacturing sites at Western Port which operate 24 x 7 and deliver a variety of products, innovative solutions and services to export and domestic customers.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this influential leadership role will see you lead a team of technical specialists focused on maximising asset reliability, process uptime, and operational performance across a complex 24/7 manufacturing environment.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineer, or an accomplished maintenance professional with strong reliability expertise to drive long-term asset improvement strategies, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and make a meaningful impact on safety, quality, and production outcomes.

What Will You Do?

As a key member of the maintenance leadership team, you will:

  • lead, coach, and develop a team of reliability specialists across multiple technical disciplines
  • develop and execute reliability improvement strategies that enhance equipment performance and plant availability
  • analyse equipment performance data and lead investigations into recurring failures and production losses.
  • drive defect elimination and continuous improvement initiatives to improve asset reliability and reduce operating costs
  • manage maintenance strategies and ensure compliance with reliability and maintenance standards
  • act as a key interface for capital projects, ensuring successful integration with plant operations
  • support the safe delivery of maintenance and improvement activities while minimising business risk

More About You

You are a strategic thinker who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and leading teams to deliver exceptional results. You bring strong stakeholder engagement skills, sound engineering judgement, and a passion for continuous improvement.

You will also have:

  • a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering, or a Diploma of Engineering supported by significant maintenance leadership experience
  • demonstrated success in reliability, maintenance, or asset management within heavy industry, or similar environments
  • experience leading technical specialists and fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and continuous improvement
  • strong understanding of reliability methodologies, root cause analysis, defect elimination, and maintenance strategy development
  • the ability to influence stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and drive change across a complex operational environment
  • proven capability in plant maintenance practices including reliability analysis 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 tobuild skills specificto your role andaspirations,our lifelong learningculturewill 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 20th July 2026.

This listing expired on 21 Jul. Applications are no longer accepted.

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