Gretta Stephens (Chief Executive of Climate Change and Sustainability) joins us to discuss the steps that BlueScope is taking towards a sustainable future. She dives into some of the highlights of our FY24 Sustainability Report and second Climate Action Report, sharing insights into our climate progress since 2021. With Gretta's retirement from ful…

We explore the partnership between BlueScope and Zeal Futures, which works with industry-leading organisations to offer high-quality, innovative apprenticeship and traineeship programs across a range of industries. In the featured group interview, you’ll meet Jeff Robinson (Maintenance Improvement Manager), Katie Tully (Electrical Services Manager)…

We are joined by four participants to discuss the certification of NS BlueScope Vietnam’s Phú Mỹ site by ResponsibleSteel™. They are Annie Heaton (CEO, ResponsibleSteel™), Hai Truong Anh (Vice President HSE & Community, NS BlueScope Vietnam), Nhut Vo (President, NS BlueScope Vietnam) and Tim Rodsted (Head of Sustainability, BlueScope). Together, th…

We meet Emelyn Low (External Affairs Manager at NS BlueScope in Malaysia), Jonathan Tan (General Manager at NS BlueScope Lysaght Sabah) and Rayner Binijin (Scuba Instructor at Borneo Divers), who explain how underwater reef beds made of TRUECORE steel® were used to embed thousands of young coral plants, supporting the rejuvenation of local ecosyste…

In this episode, we're highlighting the 50th anniversary of our Environment Department at the Port Kembla Steelworks in Australia. In order, you'll be introduced to guests Eric Lengling, David Hodges, Lorrie Zammit, Natasha Porteous, Neale Lundberg and Sharon Makin, along with interviewer Craig Nealon, as they discuss our long-standing commitment t…

In 2023, we're celebrating 60 years of the Plate Mill at the Port Kembla Steelworks in Australia! The Plate Mill receives slabs of steel from earlier stages of the manufacturing process, then rolls them to different degrees of thickness. To learn more about this facility and its people, we're featuring interviews with six employees who work there. …

In this episode, we meet one of our leaders in the global BlueScope group of companies. Speaking with Mark Hein (Director of Corporate Affairs, North America), Kristie Keast (Chief Executive North America) shares her experience at BlueScope, the lessons that she has learnt over the years and the challenges and opportunities that face the company—no…

This episode is a recording of a live-streamed panel discussion with two representatives from NPY Women’s Council, Liza Balmer and Lynette Ross, along with two BlueScope employees, Aneta Pyzel and Yasmine Gardner, who worked with the council through the Jawun Indigenous partnership program. (The online audience consisted of employees at BlueScope A…

Claire Jewell, Project Environment Manager at New Zealand Steel, shares her career story and her experience at the intersection of environmental and social sciences. She also elaborates on projects and community engagement at the Glenbrook site and how the company has become a kind of unexpected family business for her and her daughters. Chapters I…

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: 0:00 …

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 strength…

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: 0:00 Interview with Michelle Mamayson: 1:04 Conclusion: 16:53 Links Read a transcript of the episode. Adamson University Philippines Chemical engineering Assessment centre…

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 o…

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 Zeal…

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 Interv…

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 Ainswor…

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 t…

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…

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 …

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 in…

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 Pe…

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…

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 Introd…

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 m…

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). Cha…

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: …

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 …

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: …

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…

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 – Educatio…

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 N…

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…

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: …

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 …

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. Chapt…

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 BlueSco…

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 …

We meet Rachael Robinson and Letitia Sutherland Napaltjarri, two interns with the CareerTrackers Indigenous Internship Program: an Australian non-profit organisation that supports Indigenous young adults to attend and graduate from university. Letitia and Rachael share their own stories of joining the program and working with us at BlueScope. They'…

2020 has been a transformative year. At BlueScope, like many others, we have adapted the way that we work. One key example is our 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM), which was held entirely online between two studios in Melbourne and Sydney in Australia. This episode reflects on these changes and includes excerpts from the AGM, as we look ahead to 2…

Located in Sydney, Australia, this site produces a range of flat steel products for use by various customers in building and construction. Alex Buckoski and Mandi Kumar, who work at the site, were kind enough to show us around and tell us about what goes on there in two dedicated interviews. Chapters Introduction: 0:00 Alex Buckoski: 0:46 Mandi Kum…

This time, we meet Craig Roadcap, Branch Manager at Batemans Bay in Australia. He was recognised with a BlueScope Living Safety Award in 2020, after he and his close-knit team kept their site safe and running during the devastating bushfires that hit the area late in 2019. Chapters Introduction: 0:00 Craig Roadcap: 1:05 Safety and Working at BlueSc…

In this episode, we meet three modern-day pioneers at the Port Kembla Steelworks's BOS facility: Ruby O’Driscoll, Kiana Rodgers and Gillian Smillie. On 7 October 2020, they were the first to constitute an all-female team in the BOS control-room—a crucial point in our manufacturing process. They explain the role of the BOS, their own career backgrou…

We speak with Justin Tierney (General Manager at BlueScope Fiji) and Bhavesh Kumar (Director of RC Manubhai Group of Companies) about their B2B relationship and what it's like to work with people from diverse cultures in Fiji and make a difference to building standards in the country. Chapters Introduction: 0:00 Interview with Justin and Bhavesh: 1…

We speak with Shaun Yeo, Hung Dang and Maharany (Nikki) Putri about the various corporate social responsibility programmes that are happening at NS BlueScope in Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on work at their respective locations in Singapore, Vietnam and Indonesia. Chapters Introduction: 0:00 Shaun Yeo: 0:34 Hung Dang: 8:39 Maharany Putri…

In 2020, BlueScope repeated its successful competition for a VIP tour of The Block, giving one lucky employee the opportunity to visit the property displayed on the Australian television show. The winner was John Conran from Port Kembla, who stunned the judges with a poetic entry. In this episode, we speak with John about his competition victory an…

Visiting a lesser-known section of the Port Kembla Steelworks, the Skin Pass Mill, we meet three BlueScope employees who offer their own perspectives on this important part of the steelmaking process. Chapters Introduction: 0:00 Exploring the Skin Pass Mill: 0:23 Mick Cecil: 0:57 Kate McGlew: 5:49 Steven Smith: 10:07 Conclusion: 17:03 Links A crane…

We hear from Jill Harmon, Foundation Director at The BlueScope Foundation in the United States. She speaks about the work that the foundation does to support charities in local communities, along with her own career and personal interests. Chapters Introduction: 0:00 Introducing Jill Harmon: 0:21 Joining BlueScope: 1:57 Projects: 3:16 Getting Invol…

We meet four individuals who are part of the team that constructed a new coil plate line at the Port Kembla Steelworks in Australia—from the ground up. Chapters Introduction: 0:00 A New Coil Plate Line: 0:23 Ashley Becker: 1:42 William Alexander: 5:40 Kiel Pemberton: 10:44 Andrew Jovanovski: 13:03 Conclusion: 17:09 Links FocusOn a New Coil Plate Li…

Welcome to the first episode of our podcast, Voices of BlueScope. Stay tuned for interviews with BlueScope people! Connect with Us Corporate website LinkedIn page TVBlueScope on YouTube Credits Recorded and edited by Martin FeldAf Martin.Feld@bluescopesteel.com