Voices of BlueScope

Bulin Wongtanakiate is a third-year materials engineering cadet, who moved from Thailand to Australia to be with family and pursue further education. In this episode, she shares her migration story, what excites her about working with BlueScope and what it's like to be at the intersection of manufacturing and augmented reality. (This is the first of four migration stories that we're shar...

Megan Bell (HR Manager Mills, Coating and Talent) tells her career story and explains various initiatives at New Zealand Steel that have improved working conditions for women and raised awareness of diversity and inclusion. Chapters Introduction: 0:00 Interview with Megan Bell: 0:57 Conclusion: 17:35 Links Read a transcript of the episode. New Zealand Steel New Zealand Steel on LinkedIn Human reso...

As the new Chief Executive at BlueScope Australian Steel Products, Tania Archibald joins the podcast to share her story in a one-on-one interview. She covers her experience at BlueScope, the lessons that she has learnt over the years and the challenges and opportunities that face the company—now and in the future. Chapters Introduction: 0:00 Interview with Tania Archibald: 0:52 Conclusion: 22:17 L...

We meet four people who have worked in chemical and process engineering at the Port Kembla Steelworks in Australia. With gas safety regulations in manufacturing as a case study, each interviewee discusses their personal experience and the importance of sharing knowledge across departments and generations. Chapters Introduction: 0:00 Richard Ainsworth: 0:58 Ian Hodges: 37:23 Jennifer Blood: 51:49 K...

On 3 November 2022, BlueScope is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its site at Western Port. Located on the Mornington Peninsula in the Australian state of Victoria, this is a facility that has seen great change over the years and has played a significant role in the local community that surrounds it. In this last of three episodes dedicated to the history of Western Port, we meet five women to...

On 3 November 2022, BlueScope is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its site at Western Port. Located on the Mornington Peninsula in the Australian state of Victoria, this is a facility that has seen great change over the years and has played a significant role in the local community that surrounds it. In this second of three episodes dedicated to the history of Western Port, we meet three famili...

On 3 November 2022, BlueScope is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its site at Western Port. Located on the Mornington Peninsula in the Australian state of Victoria, this is a facility that has seen great change over the years and has played a significant role in the local community that surrounds it. In this first of three episodes dedicated to the history of Western Port, we meet three past an...

We revisit Letitia Holmes, who originally appeared in Voices of BlueScope episode 12. Letitia outlines her experience of joining BlueScope as a full-time laboratory technician at the Innovation Labs in Port Kembla, Australia, since completing the CareerTrackers internship program. She also shares her Indigenous identity and heritage and gives an insight into her family history. Chapters Introducti...

We meet Sue Stark, President, BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc. (BBNA). She briefly explains this BlueScope business in the US and shares her own career experience, insights as a leader and why accessibility is integral to the creation of inclusive workplaces. Chapters Introduction: 0:00 Sue Stark: 0:36 Brands, Partners and Inclusion: 2:14 Personal Experiences: 7:28 Learning as a Leader: 15:...

On 13 July 2022, our Basic Oxygen Steelmaking (BOS) facility at the Port Kembla Steelworks celebrates its 50th anniversary! This crucial piece of our  infrastructure in Australia converts liquid iron into steel. To mark this significant milestone, we spoke to people at the BOS about their experiences at the site and how things have changed. Chapters Introduction: 0:00 People of the BOS: 0:51 Kamin...

We welcome a special guest back to our Port Kembla Steelworks in Australia: Mr. George Edgar, who was the first-ever Wollongong-born-and-raised General Manager of the site. Meeting at the historic former general manager’s residence, Lindenfels, George shares his personal story and insights into how steelmaking has changed over time. Chapters Introduction: 0:00 George Edgar: 0:49 Changes at the Ste...

We meet five people at the Port Kembla Steelworks in Australia, including Miranda Du Toit, Callum Bourke, Rosa Tran, Michael Thompson and Simon Took. They are at different stages of their careers but they all have one thing in common: they started at BlueScope as cadets. In each conversation, you'll learn about their career paths, skills and what motivates them in their work. Chapters Introdu...

In this episode, we're joined by three BlueScope people, who discuss the company's strategy for climate action and sustainability across its global operations—now and for the future. They are: Anna Matysek (Head of Climate Change); Chris Page (Head of Future Technologies); and Gretta Stephens (Chief Executive Climate Change and Sustainability). Chapters Introduction: 0:00 Anna Matysek: 1...

As Health, Well-being and Innovation Manager at BlueScope Australian Steel Products, Steph O'Dwyer discusses her career, the importance of health and well-being and how it felt to be recognised with the Safety Advocacy Award at the 2022 Women in Industry Awards. Chapters Introduction: 0:00 Steph's Role: 0:48 Mental Well-being: 4:05 Steph's Career: 7:12 Safety Advocacy Award: 10:51 W...

As we explore and move towards new alternatives in steelmaking, planning is underway for a massive project to reline the currently dormant No. 6 Blast Furnace at our Port Kembla Steelworks in Australia. To celebrate this and acknowledge the hard work of those who came before, we welcomed back to our Port Kembla Steelworks four former employees who contributed to the original launch of the No. 6 Bl...

We chat with Tay Kruizinga, a Licensed Graded Tradesperson in Port Kembla, Australia, who received the HVTC award for Apprentice of the Year in 2021, along with other significant accolades. She tells her personal career-change story, shares what she loves about her role and explains how other women can pursue work in trades. Chapters Introduction: 0:00 Tay Kruizinga's Experience: 0:35 Industr...

As Voices of BlueScope returns in 2022, our Head of Corporate Affairs, Michael Reay, holds a special interview at the Port Kembla Steelworks in Australia with Dave Bell, our retiring General Manager Manufacturing. In this role, Dave has been responsible for the entire integrated steelmaking facility, and is now leaving BlueScope after an impressive 43 years with the company to enjoy retirement and...

We learn about New Zealand Steel's partnership with Road Safety Education, a not-for-profit organisation that is committed to reducing trauma on our roads by educating young people in senior high school. Our guests include two Road Safety Education representatives, Maria Lovelock (General Manager NZ) and Brooke O'Donnell (General Manager – Education and Communications), along with Vicki...

This episode includes excerpts from the 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and reflections on company performance for the year, along with a behind-the-scenes interview after the event. Chapters Introduction: 0:00 John Bevan: 0:55 Mark Vassella: 7:42 Michael Reay and John Bevan: 17:03 Conclusion: 21:06 Links Read a transcript of the episode. First Nations or Indigenous Peoples (as a general term) M...

Situated in Delta, Ohio in the United States, North Star BlueScope Steel has been undergoing a major expansion. In this episode, we meet four people from North Star: Doug Lange (President), Sheri Caldwell (Vice President Human Resources), Weldon Hull (Engineer in EAF Operations) and Daniel Bridge (Manager in Caster Maintenance). Together, they give an overview of the company, explain its products,...

Benn Williams, Katy Jones, Mark Weaver and Mikaela Keir discuss their work on the Identity committee at New Zealand Steel, which promotes the benefits of diversity and inclusion at work and beyond. Chapters Introduction: 0:00 Benn, Katy, Mark and Mikaela: 0:44 Identity: 2:09 Definitions: 3:59 Motivations: 7:00 Event Calendar: 8:19 He Papa Tikanga: 11:30 Diversity Works Nomination: 14:12 Leadership...

Earlier in 2021, we were thrilled to welcome 91-year-old John Lysaght and his family to our Springhill Plant at the Port Kembla Steelworks in Australia. John is the former Managing Director of Lysaght and a direct descendant of the company founder of the same name. Retiring in 1989 after a stellar 35-year career in charge of Lysaght, John has left a lasting legacy on our business. This episode fea...

We meet Steven O'Connor (VP Finance and Sales) and Petcharat Wongkamonrat (VP Health, Safety and Environment) at NS BlueScope in Thailand. They share stories about how the company has been promoting health, sustainability and education across the country, along with how BlueScope products have been used to benefit underprivileged communities. Chapters Introduction: 0:00 Steven O'Connor:...

Michael Reay (Manager Corporate Affairs) speaks with a panel of four BlueScope employees who participated in Jawun Indigenous Corporate Partnerships in Australia, including Rachael Lew, Lloyd Niccol, Jillian Noad and Blake Tasker. We learn about their experiences working with remote communities and organisations, as they encourage others at BlueScope (and beyond) to apply for the program. Chapters...

We meet four people at the Port Kembla Steelworks in Australia, who are working in electrical and mechanical roles. Aidan Grindle, Bradley Heino, Naomi Alves and Stuart Kerr are at different stages of their careers but they each have one thing in common: they all started at BlueScope as apprentices. In each interview, they explain what it means to train as an apprentice or learn a trade and where...