8. Modern-day Pioneers of the BOS

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 backgrounds and how they feel about this historic moment.

Chapters

1. Introduction: 0:00
2. Ruby O'Driscoll: 1:04
3. Kiana Rodgers: 8:02
4. Gillian Smillie: 11:52
5. Conclusion: 16: 26

Links

• Internal Workplace post about the team from 7 October 2020
• Ruby, Kiana and Gillian at the BOS
• A mule, as mentioned in the podcast: a motor/train substitute to pull torpedo ladles in and out of the building
• FocusOn Basic Oxygen Steelmaking — the BOS (TVBlueScope video)

Connect with Us

• Corporate website
• LinkedIn page
• TVBlueScope on YouTube

Credits

• Edited by Martin Feld
• Recorded by Craig Nealon