In our final migration story for March 2023, Hamid Fard Aghaei (Senior Electrical Engineer / Team Leader) explains how he and his family moved from Iran to Australia in search of new opportunities and more time together. On top of this, he elaborates on feelings of culture shock and finding a greater sense of belonging. Chapters Introduction: 00:00Interview with Hamid Fard Aghaei: 01:12Conclusion: 20:42 Links and Show Notes Read a transcript of the episode.Electrical engineeringPetroleum industry in Iran (discussing oil and gas)BHPTehran, IranShawcor (mentioning pipeline business unit Bredero Shaw)Wollongong, AustraliaCoke (fuel)To learn more about coke making, watch The Story of Steel on TVBlueScope. The video covers the entire steel-making process, however you can also jump straight to the relevant segment at 01:09.To learn about some of the latest digital innovation in coke making at BlueScope, watch Situational Awareness at Coke Making, Port Kembla Steelworks on TVBlueScope.NapthaleneBenzeneXyleneSulphurLeader Essentials is a professional-development course for BlueScope people.   Edited by Martin Feld

We are joined by Jagdeep Singh (Head of Strategy and Transformation), who shares his story of migrating from India to Australia, working for various major brands across the country and finally taking a role with IT and digital at BlueScope. Along the way, he asserts the importance of maintaining long-term relationships and building on your strengths in the workplace. Chapters Introduction: 00:00Interview with Jagdeep Singh: 01:10Conclusion: 20:59 Links and Show Notes Read a transcript of the episode.ASP = Australian Steel ProductsMelbourne, AustraliaPort Kembla, AustraliaWesfarmersBunnings WarehouseColes SupermarketsKmart AustraliaOfficeworksTarget AustraliaPwCUniversity of MelbourneCIO = Chief Information OfficerStrive to Thrive = a former change program that consisted of hundreds of projects, all of which sought to improve company performance and move to a thriving, more sustainable business modelAvenir = a long-term project replacing legacy systems to enhance the customer experienceWorkplace (software)Civil engineering   Edited by Martin Feld

Michelle Mamayson shares her experience of moving from the Phillipines to Australia and working as the first female supervisor at Western Port in Victoria. Chapters Introduction: 00:00Interview with Michelle Mamayson: 01:04Conclusion: 16:53 Links and Show Notes Read a transcript of the episode.Adamson UniversityPhilippinesChemical engineeringAssessment centre = group interviewing and assessment for recruitment purposesWestern Port, AustraliaWestern Port 50 — Then and Now (TVBlueScope video)   Edited by Martin Feld

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 sharing in March 2023.) Chapters Introduction: 00:00Interview with Bulin Wongtanakiate: 01:04Conclusion: 15:54 Links and Show Notes Read a transcript of the episode.ThailandMaterials engineeringEducation in AustraliaComfort zoneBangkok, ThailandWollongong, AustraliaPort Kembla, AustraliaBlast furnaceBasic oxygen steelmaking (BOS)FocusOn Basic Oxygen Steelmaking (BOS) (TVBlueScope video)Coke (fuel)IronWestern Port, AustraliaMicrosoft HoloLensAugmented realityKeen to learn more about cadetships with us? Watch our video The Cadetship Experience at BlueScope on YouTube.   Edited by Martin Feld

Megan Bell (HR Manager Mills, Coating and Talent) tells her career story and shares a range of initiatives at New Zealand Steel that have improved working conditions for women and raised awareness of diversity and inclusion. Chapters Introduction: 00:00Interview with Megan Bell: 00:57Conclusion: 17:35 Links and Show Notes Read a transcript of the episode.New Zealand SteelNew Zealand Steel on LinkedInHuman resources (HR)Learning and development (L&D)Kiwi (nickname)Auckland Harbour BridgeSteelmakingGlenbrook, New ZealandPersonal protective equipment (PPE)Maternity clothingBreast pumpMāori peopleNZ HR AwardsUniversity of CanterburyIndustrial relations (IR)   Edited by Martin Feld

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: 00:00Interview with Tania Archibald: 00:52Conclusion: 22:17 Links and Show Notes Read a transcript of the episode.Watch a video excerpt of the interview. (TVBlueScope video)Arthur AndersenBHPWestern Port, Victoria — learn more about the our site there in Western Port 50 — Then and Now (TVBlueScope video).BlueScope Steel Vietnam (corporate information)Greenfield projectBrownfield landBlueScope Zacs®Global Financial Crisis (GFC)M&A = mergers and acquisitionsOrrcon SteelFieldersPacific SteelBANZ = BlueScope Australia and New Zealand (former name)Port Kembla, New South WalesESG = environmental, social and governanceCOLORBOND® steelTRU-SPEC® steelTRUECORE® steelCOVID-19Climate change mitigation (or decarbonisation)ASP = Australian Steel Products   Edited by Martin Feld

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: 00:00Richard Ainsworth: 00:58Ian Hodges: 37:23Jennifer Blood: 51:49Krishan Kumar: 01:04:54Conclusion: 01:12:23 Links and Show Notes Read a transcript of the episode.GasChemical engineeringPort Kembla, New South WalesUniversity of WollongongPPE = personal protective equipmentBlast furnaceCoke (fuel)Photo of the gas holders at Port Kembla SteelworksSee Ian Hodges in the TV BlueScope video FocusOn Oxygen at Port Kembla Steelworks. The video explains how BlueScope works with the cryogenic plant at Coregas to produce oxygen that is subsequently used in hospitals throughout the state of New South Wales.Faces of BlueScope: Former Employees Return to No. 6 Blast Furnace (TVBlueScope video featuring Syd Webb)Interested to see what a podcast looks like? View a screenshot of the editing timeline for this episode.   Edited by Martin Feld

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 learn about their experiences at and contributions to the site: Laura Towey, Regina Neville, Emily Trott, Uthpala Garusinghe and Stacey Forecast. Chapters Introduction: 00:00Laura Towey: 01:36Regina Neville: 28:11Emily Trott: 45:34Uthpala Garusinghe: 01:04:04Stacey Forecast: 01:18:17Conclusion: 01:34:19​ Links and Show Notes Western Port, VictoriaGain a view into Western Port facilities with recruitment ads for process operations and the Customer Service Centre.Diversity and inclusionEmployment relationsKevin Rudd (a.k.a. 'Kevin 07')Fair Work Act 2009Human resourcesMCL = metal coating lineCP = coated productsHastings, VictoriaCOLORBOND® steelFor accessibility, you can read an auto-generated transcript of the episode; please note that errors may be present and that a formatted version will be added later. Interested to see what a podcast looks like? View a screenshot of the editing timeline for this episode.   Edited by Martin Feld

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 families with an intergenerational employment experience at the site: the Halsteads, the Hamiltons and the Hammills. Chapters Introduction: 00:00The Halstead Family: 01:46The Hamilton Family: 23:42The Hammill Family: 45:44Conclusion: 01:21:10 Links and Show Notes Western Port, VictoriaGain a view into Western Port facilities with recruitment ads for process operations and the Customer Service Centre.Australian apprenticeshipsHospitality industryHuman resourcesRecruitmentTechnical and Further Education (TAFE)MCL = metal coating lineChaplainElsa Halstead's newspaper article clippingCOVID-19Fitter/machinistBHPManufacturing operations or operator (profession)Shift workHastings, VictoriaFor accessibility, you can read an auto-generated transcript of the episode; please note that errors may be present and that a formatted version will be added later.Interested to see what a podcast looks like? View a screenshot of the editing timeline for this episode.   Edited by Martin Feld

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 and present leaders of the site: Cyril Benjamin, Aimee Allen and Michael Hussey. Chapters Introduction: 00:00Cyril Benjamin: 01:46Aimee Allen: 32:39Michael Hussey: 52:34Conclusion: 01:15:53 Links and Show Notes Western Port, VictoriaGain a view into Western Port facilities with recruitment ads for process operations and the Customer Service Centre.New Zealand SteelGeneral MotorsLysaghtAIS = Australian Iron and SteelMCL = metal coating linePort Kembla, New South WalesBHPPickling (metal)Greg HuntBlueScope in ChinaFor accessibility, you can read an auto-generated transcript of the episode; please note that errors may be present and that a formatted version will be added later. Interested to see what a podcast looks like? View a screenshot of the editing timeline for this episode.   Edited by Martin Feld

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. Links and Show Notes Read a transcript of the episode.Watch an excerpt of Letitia's interview alongside statements with her manager, Detlev Mueller, in a Faces of BlueScope video at TVBlueScope on YouTube. At the beginning of the episode, you can hear a reading of BlueScope's version of an Acknowledgement of Country. Learn more about what it means to make an Acknowledgement of or Welcome to Country for First Nations Peoples in Australia.Country12. Meeting CareerTrackers Interns (Voices of BlueScope podcast episode)CareerTrackersFocusOn BlueScope's Innovation LaboratoriesDarumbalYeppoon, QueenslandPeel IslandIndigenous Australians (or First Nations Peoples, with further information about distinctions such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander)Leper colonyMedical physicsIndigenous Tailored Academic Program (ITAP) at the University of WollongongThe DreamingDharawalMassacre site returned to Darumbal people in central Queensland (ABC News story — this article contains information that some readers might find distressing.)'Mob' is a colloquial term used by First Nations Peoples in Australia to refer to a group of people to whom they belong.Technical and Further Education (TAFE)Artificial intelligenceDigital imagingPredictive modelling   Edited by Martin Feld

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. Links and Show Notes Read a transcript of the episode.BlueScope Buildings North America (BBNA)Upstream = earlier in a manufacturing process or supply chain, where materials are fed into productionDownstream = later fabrication and/or distribution of products'WeldingButler ManufacturingVarco PrudenFurther BBNA brands include BlueScope Construction, BlueScope Conventional Steel and BlueScope Properties Group.Midwestern United StatesMonterrey, MexicoLatin AmericaIndiaInformation technology (IT)CaliforniaKansas City, MissouriBarbecueKansas City-style barbecueBrisketWisconsinMiller ElectricChicago, IllinoisThe BlueScope Foundation3. The BlueScope Foundation with Jill Harmon (an earlier episode that was mentioned)General information about Disability Independence DayAmericans with Disabilities Act of 1990AccessibilityFire drillPort Kembla Steelworks (our history)Interested to see what a podcast looks like? View a screenshot of the editing timeline for this episode.   Edited by Martin Feld

On 13 July 2022, our Basic Oxygen Steelmaking (BOS) facility at the Port Kembla Steelworks celebrates its 50th anniversary! This is a crucial piece of our manufacturing infrastructure in Australia, which converts liquid iron into steel. To mark this significant milestone, we spoke to people at the BOS about their experiences working at the site and how things have changed. Links and Show Notes Read a transcript of the episode.Explore a collection of further video interviews in the TVBlueScope YouTube playlist: 50 Years of Basic Oxygen Steelmaking.FocusOn Basic Oxygen Steelmaking — the BOS (TVBlueScope video)8. Modern-day Pioneers of the BOS (Voices of BlueScope podcast episode)Bundy cards (e-commerce page, not a sponsored inclusion)FocusOn Continuous Casting (TVBlueScope video) — reference to slabmakingA lime kiln is a kiln in which limestone is burnt or calcined to produce quicklime.COLORBOND® steelLearn more about blast furnace technology and future plans in Major Projects at the Port Kembla Steelworks (TVBlueScope video).Slag is stony by-product that is separated from metals during the smelting or refining of ore.In the episode, Fadel refers to the Kembla Times; instead, see him photographed as a featured employee (left) in Volume 1 Issue 010 of BHP Flat Chat from July 1997, which celebrated the 25th anniversary of the BOS. (The PDF excerpt includes relevant pages one and six.)NamibiaBlue Boots is the name given to a long-term recruitment campaign by BlueScope in Australia, which has encouraged people with diverse backgrounds, genders and skills to join our manufacturing operations.PPE stands for personal protective equipment.IllawarraWarrawong, New South WalesA boilermaker is someone who makes metal boilers for generating steam or a metalworker in heavy industry.John Nowlan is Chief Executive at BlueScope Australian Steel Products.Our BondRamirro refers to the 'iLabs at the CRM'; to learn more, watch FocusOn BlueScope's Innovation Laboratories (TVBlueScope video).Andrew Collins is Product Prototyping & Evaluation Manager at BlueScope Australian Steel Products.ProfilometryEdward refers to a 'hydrogen furnace'; learn more about pilot-scale hydrogen electrolyser technology in Electrical Energy into Chemical Energy (TVBlueScope video).LTI stands for lost-time injury.1600 degrees CelsiusInterested to see what a podcast looks like? View a screenshot of the editing timeline for this episode.   Edited by Martin Feld

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. Links and Show Notes Read a transcript of the episode.Watch a shorter version of this interview at TVBlueScope on YouTube, which includes shots of Lindenfels and other archival footage and images.Port Kembla Steelworks (BlueScope in the Illawarra)Wollongong, New South WalesMetallurgyCleary BrosAustralian Iron & SteelLysaght (Australian company)Lysaght (company website)FocusOn Hot Strip Mill (TVBlueScope video)The 'Engineering Building' is now the Sirius Building.FocusOn Continuous Casting (TVBlueScope video, showing slabs today)Whyalla, South AustraliaJohn B. PrescottEPA = Environmental Protection AgencyBHP Steel became BlueScope, following its spin-off from (then) BHP Billiton in 2002.Our BondMount KeiraAugustus Albert 'Gus' ParishLearn more about No. 6 Blast Furnace in Major Projects at the Port Kembla Steelworks (TVBlueScope video).Historical reference to Jerry Platt as General Manager Iron & Steelmaking in Port KemblaThe Dam Busters (1955 film)See shots of Lindenfels in WIN News BlueScope Community Event and 90 Years of the Steelworks (TVBlueScope video).   Edited by Martin Feld

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. Links and Show Notes Read a transcript of the episode.Discover and apply for a cadetship. Kick-start your career with us in 2023!Find more opportunities at BlueScope Careers in Australia.The Cadetship Experience at BlueScope (accompanying TVBlueScope video with interview excerpts)ChemistryElectrical engineeringMaterials engineering (or materials science)Mechanical engineeringFaces of BlueScope: Careers in Engineering (TVBlueScope video)Tyler Leggett — Electrical Engineering Cadet in Port Kembla (TVBlueScope video)Olivia Tonitto — Materials Engineering Cadet in Port Kembla (TVBlueScope video)Ryan Jut — Mechanical Engineering Cadet in Port Kembla (TVBlueScope video)Elisabeth Fry — Mechanical Engineering Cadet in Port Kembla (TVBlueScope video)Where we are — BlueScope's global sitesUniversity of WollongongSustainability at BlueScopeLearn more about our strategy and goals for climate action and sustainability in episode 25 of Voices of BlueScope.Safe and inclusive workplacesBOS = basic oxygen steelmakingFocusOn Basic Oxygen Steelmaking — 360-degree Tour (TVBlueScope video — drag or swipe to move the 360-degree video)STEM = science, technology, engineering and mathematicsScience, Technology, Engineering and Maths Careers at BlueScope (TVBlueScope video)FocusOn BlueScope's Innovation Laboratories, feat. weathering lab (TVBlueScope video)FocusOn Materials Investigation at Central Lab (TVBlueScope video)FocusOn Automatic Guided Vehicles, feat. coil shots (TVBlueScope video)FocusOn Hot Strip Mill (TVBlueScope video)FocusOn Continuous Casting (TVBlueScope video) — see slab-casting in action!Interested to see what a podcast looks like? View a screenshot of the editing timeline for this episode.   Edited by Martin Feld

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). Links and Show Notes Read a transcript of the episode.BlueScope Sustainability Reporting Suite — including links to our Sustainability Report, Climate Action Report and other resourcesOur Purpose & Our BondDecarbonised (or low-carbon) economyR&D = research and developmentDRI = direct reduced ironHydrogenIron oreCarbonBlast furnaceThe Blast Furnace Process at Port Kembla Steelworks (TVBlueScope video)Blast Furnace Walk Past in 360 Degrees (TVBlueScope video — drag or swipe to move the 360-degree clip)Natural gasRio TintoMemorandum of Understanding with Rio TintoShell plcShell AustraliaMemorandum of Understanding with Shell (now withdrawn)Pilbara, AustraliaBOS = basic oxygen steelmakingFocusOn Basic Oxygen Steelmaking — 360-degree Tour (TVBlueScope video — drag or swipe to move the 360-degree video)Electrical Energy into Chemical Energy (TVBlueScope video)Illawarra, AustraliaElectrolysisDRI - Melter - BOF Pathway (TVBlueScope video)Pig ironScrapFocusOn Scrap Steel Recycling (TVBlueScope video)EAF = electric arc furnaceNorth Star BlueScope SteelLearn more about North Star's expansion in episode 18 of Voices of BlueScope and in a dedicated video on our YouTube channel.BlueScope Recycling (formerly MetalX)BlueScope's sustainability outcomesResponsibleSteel™ResponsibleSteel™ certifies responsible production and sourcing practicesworldsteelBlueScope named worldsteel Sustainability ChampionGlenbrook, Aotearoa New ZealandNew Zealand SteelInterested to see what a podcast looks like? View a screenshot of the editing timeline for this episode.   Edited by Martin Feld

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. Links and Show Notes Read a transcript of the episode.Occupational health and safety (OH&S)Milo (drink)Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971 film)Blog: Steel Safety Day 2022 — Working at heights by worldsteelEmployee assistance program (EAP)Deborah Keep (Steph's reference to 'Deb Keep Program')Women in IndustryLinkedIn post during the 2022 Women in Industry Awards about Steph's Safety Advocacy Award   Edited by Martin Feld

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 Blast Furnace in 1996: Darryle Lathlean, Peter Cross, Ron Buchan and Syd Webb. Reminiscing about their past work and looking to the future, they kindly shared their personal stories in separate interviews with us. Links and Show Notes Read a transcript of the episode.Port Kembla, New South WalesPort Kembla SteelworksThe Blast Furnace Process at Port Kembla Steelworks (TVBlueScope video)Blast Furnace Walk Past in 360 Degrees (TVBlueScope video — drag or swipe to move the 360-degree clip)Faces of BlueScope: Former Employees Return to No. 6 Blast Furnace (TVBlueScope video showing podcast interviewees' responses on the blast furnace deck)Faces of BlueScope: Engineers at No. 5 Blast Furnace (TVBlueScope video about the next generation of engineers at Port Kembla)Interested to see what a podcast looks like? View a screenshot of the editing timeline for this episode.   Edited by Martin Feld

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. Links and Show Notes Read a transcript of the episode.Pictured with Tay in MP3 artwork for podcast chapter four: Michael Ruddock (Manager, Southern Regions at HVTC)TradespersonApprenticeshipFaces of BlueScope: Tay Kruizinga, Licensed Graded Tradesperson (TVBlueScope video)FocusOn New Apprentices in 2021 (TVBlueScope video featuring then-new recruits)FocusOn Basic Oxygen Steelmaking - the BOS (TVBlueScope video)HVTCTAFE NSWApprentice Employment Network NSW & ACTNSW Training Awards by Training Services NSWAnalyticsData centrePort Kembla, New South WalesPort Kembla SteelworksSydney (Australia)An earlier LinkedIn post about one of Tay's awardsBlueScope and Sydney Water (TVBlueScope video with more of an explanation of water recycling)Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths Careers at BlueScope (TVBlueScope video)Programmable logic controllers (PLCs)AutomationFocusOn Semi-automated Packing Line at Springhill (TVBlueScope video as an example of automation for safety and efficiency)   Edited by Martin Feld

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 time with family. You'll hear Dave reflect on his career, describe the people he’s met along the way and explain how BlueScope has evolved and continues to adapt for the future. Links and Show Notes Read a transcript of the episode.WhyallaPort KemblaMetallurgyGreenfield projectProfit and loss (P&L)Western PortFocusOn BlueScope's Innovation Laboratories (TVBlueScope video)Staves are used to protect the shell of a blast furnace.Memorandum of Understanding with Rio TintoMemorandum of Understanding with Shell (now withdrawn)IllawarraVictoria (Australia)Ford MustangASP = BlueScope Australian Steel ProductsResponsibleSteelBunnings WarehouseCoronavirusHotel California by Eagles   Edited by Martin Feld