Electrical Engineer (HV)

New Zealand Steel, a wholly owned subsidiary of BlueScope, manufactures and markets a range of flat rolled steel products for the building, construction, manufacturing and agricultural sectors.  You may know us for our flagship COLORSTEEL® brand.

About the role

NZ Steel is currently looking for a dynamic and motivated Electrical Engineer with high voltage experience to join the Utilities Maintenance Team. Reporting to the Services Maintenance Engineer , you will maximize plant reliability through the upkeep and ongoing performance improvements of the Utilities operational assets and ancillary equipment. Safety is a top priority, so you’ll ensure that all work is undertaken with the safety of our people, the public, and assets at the front of your mind.

This role is located at our operational site in Glenbrook (131 Mission Bush Road, Glenbrook, New Zealand).

The normal minimum hours of work for this role are 40 hours per week.  

About the person

To be successful in this role you will lead by example in all matters related to health and safety, the environment and people. You will have demonstrated a continuous improvement mind-set that has seen you lead and embrace change. Your exceptional leadership skills will promote a culture of teamwork along with the ability to positively engage with people from varied backgrounds. You will have a proven track record of instilling a safety-first culture and meeting key performance targets.

Ideally, you will have:

• An uncompromising attitude to safety.
• A tertiary qualification in electrical engineering and a progressive career in industrial engineering or manufacturing spanning 5+ years.
• Knowledge of maintaining and working with high-voltage equipment.
• Familiarity with Failure Mode and Effect Analysis , continuous improvement and root cause analysis principles.
• Good decision-making and problem-solving skills. 
• Strong communication and organizational skills as this role require interactions with multiple stakeholders across the business.
  

This is an amazing opportunity to develop your career and utilise your well-honed high-voltage electrical engineering skills with a company that truly backs its employees. We have opportunities for learning and development, unique work location, onsite medical centre, free parking, an excellent remuneration package and a supportive team environment.

The base salary for this role is approximately between $100000 - $120000 which includes appropriate allowances.

The applications for this position will close on 6 August 2025.

What we can offer

Being part of the BlueScope brand makes us a strong and successful global company offering connections throughout the world and providing access to resources and tools from the wider business. We believe our people are our strength and embrace diversity and inclusion as we aim to have the right people in the right roles to move us into the future. 

Does this sound like the next step in your career? Click ‘Apply’ now!