Mechanical Maintenance Planner

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

Western Port Manufacturing facility is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Planner in our Maintenance team based in Hastings. 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.

In this specialised role, you’ll work collaboratively and support our Manufacturing Operations on the performance and safety compliance of our key assets and plant equipment. This would include inspections and monitoring methods, detailed planning of work and participating in work scheduling and execution. Being producers of superior product, you’ll come to understand the condition monitoring of this equipment to ensure operational standards and requirements are met, including the safety and continuous reliability of these assets now, and into the future.

This is a permanent full-time position working Monday - Friday, typical working the hours of 6:30am - 3:30pm.

What’s in it for you?

• permanent full time position working Monday to Friday dayshift
• enjoy a competitive salary package, option for 14% superannuation, participation in our company incentive program and annual salary review
• on-going training, development and learning providing career pathways
• access to numerous wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Program
• canteen on-site – food made fresh daily
• access to discounted gym fees through the ‘Fitness Passport’
• free on-site parking
• you’ll be provided with personal protective equipment (PPE)
• enjoy a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture that hosts regular celebrations and BBQ’s
• participate in and celebrate our reward and recognition programs
• access to a range of exciting discounts across travel, vehicles, health and more!

What Will You Do?

You’ll provide technical guidance and drive the continuous improvement of the performance and reliability of our equipment, including:

• scheduling maintenance work and providing detailed planning of work
• formulation of JSEAs and comprehensive maintenance planning, including detailed hazard assessments
• develop, implement, and manage detailed shutdown maintenance plans and schedules.
• coordinate resources, labour, and materials for shutdown maintenance projects.
• coordinate task dependencies and ensure seamless integration of maintenance activities with other shutdown operations.
• capturing maintenance history and improving maintenance strategies
• providing supervision to internal and external stakeholders

Delivering ongoing support to the plant maintenance teams and the wider asset management teams across the business, you’ll be responsible for the establishment and continual improvement of our maintenance plan. You will be:

• successfully leading and contributing to a safe working environment
• successfully applying asset management strategies for nominated equipment
• successfully develop optimised maintenance planned and schedules based on equipment critically using our CMMS
• plan and schedule preventative and corrective maintenance workorders
• providing asset utilisation and maintenance management expertise
• continually review data to refine the maintenance strategy to improve reliability
• providing detailed cost breakdowns and analysis for maintenance activities to support effective budget planning

More About You

You’ll bring your technical skills and experience in maintenance of equipment in continuous production facilities. You’ll also bring:

• a solid mechanical foundation and trade qualification with a commitment to continued technical growth.
• greater than 12 months experience in planning and scheduling inspections and maintenance of site equipment
• solid experience of SAP plus MS Office suite including MS Project
• ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines
• highly developed communication and influencing skills - building constructive and effective relationships
• a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of yourself and others

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 http://www.bluescope.com/auscareers​

Join us, creating strength for the future.

Applications close Tuesday 9 June 2026