Refractory Installation Bricklayer

Job Description

BlueScope is an Australian-born, global success story, spanning 18 countries, with a team of over 15,000 people. We’re driven by innovation and are proud that the technologies in our products and brands, like COLORBOND® steel, inspire and protect everything from hospitals and bridges to stadiums and homes.

The Opportunity

Come and discover the opportunity to join our Refractory Service team at our Port Kembla Manufacturing facility as a Refractory Installation Bricklayer. 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.

The Refractory Service team provides a broad range of integrated services including the development, sourcing, installation and delivery of the best refractory solutions for our operations now, and into the future. The team is essential in ensuring the security, reliability and availability of the operational refractory lined units.

In this highly physical role, you’ll join our experienced team of refractory bricklayers and installers and contribute on the delivery of all refractory installation services – including the safety of our people, quality of our refractory materials and the reliability of our installations.

Commencing at a starting salary of $1554.70 per week, candidates typically progress to $1663.10 per week over 1 to 2 years through successful completion of internal training and skills development.

Currently, this role works Monday to Friday, 12-hour shifts and offers regular overtime. You’ll also get access to our Employee Well-Being Program and App, plus other Company perks and discounts. 

What Will You Do?

As a valued member of our Refractory Services team, you will:

• successfully contribute to a safe working environment, ensuring safety standards are never compromised
• reline ladles and vessels for iron and steel making, using a combination of bricklaying and other refractory installation techniques
• carry out refractory installation and repairs of Blast Furnace troughs
• spray refractory materials using gunning techniques
• learn to operate forklifts and overhead cranes with internal and external training

More About You

With an interest in career development, you’ll have opportunity to grow and develop your skills whilst working in a supportive environment and potentially gain experience with leadership opportunities within the service team You will bring:

• a certificate III in Bricklaying

• a commitment to the safety of yourself and others 
• a high attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in a highly physical environment
• the ability to work independently while contributing to the greater team’s success
• developed communication skills – building constructive and effective relationships

Why BlueScope

As BlueScope continues to go from strength to strength, a career with us provides you with the opportunity to grow and be rewarded. At BlueScope, you will:

• create and deliver innovative solutions that drive transformation in our business
• make an impact that really does shape the world we live in
• keep growing through continuous learning and development opportunities
• enjoy the sense of belonging that comes from working with people who genuinely look out for one another

At BlueScope, our people are our strength, and we don’t say that lightly. We want our people to be successful, and to be safe. We offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program and make sure our inclusive work environment welcomes people of all backgrounds. We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal. And we’ll do this through Our Purpose: We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, strengthening our communities for the future.

Come and discover us at bluescope.com/life-at-bluescope/careers. 

Together we can make a world of difference.

Applications close Tuesday 4th April 2023.

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