Senior Mechanical Engineer Reliability

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE 

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world. As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives. Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT WORSLEY

Are you looking to be home every night? If so, this is your opportunity to live, work and play a short drive from stunning coastlines, scenic trails and the food and wine heartland of the west. 

Located in the picturesque south-west and Peel regions of Western Australia, South32 Worsley Alumina is on a journey to become the world’s leading Alumina producer where our 1500 workforce value the lifestyle that Worsley Alumina has to offer.

Our integrated Bauxite Mine, Alumina Refinery and Port Operation is creating the essential products needed for a sustainable low carbon future.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers.
• The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans.
• Options for additional superannuation contributions. 
• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.
• Industry leading Flexible Work Arrangements

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This role is a Permanent position on 9-day fortnight at our Worsley Boddington Bauxite Mine, is located a short drive from the community of Boddington (10 minutes), Pinjarra (50 minutes) and the City of Mandurah (1 hour). 

As there is no Camp onsite this is a drive in drive out role. Relocation assistance is available for those interested in moving closer to site.

As the Senior Engineer Mechanical Reliability role is to drive improvements in asset availability and manage asset lifecycle of Fixed Plant at Boddington Bauxite Mine. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Build effective equipment maintenance tactics and associated documentation to align with Asset Care Plan.
• Assist in development of asset reliability performance metrics using delay accounting and breakdowns. 
• Assess and action condition-based information for critical equipment.
• Engage with maintenance and production teams to complete defect elimination process and maintenance improvement initiatives.
• Complete RCAs or 5 WHYs based on weekly downtime of operational areas.
• Maintain disciplined approach to Asset Management and change control process.
• Review and analyse work management metrics to ensure compliance to the Work Management processes.
• Identify and develop all equipment requiring inspections and repairs based on legislative and statutory requirements in master data.

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: 

• Ideally, 10 years as Mechanical Engineer in mining or heavy industry and 5 years as Reliability Engineer experience.
• Experience in bulk materials handling, including conveyors, crushers & sizers.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office.
• Experience in root cause analysis and continuous improvement techniques
• Ability to provide diversity of thought within the existing team stakeholder Engagement
• Eligible for Chartered Membership of Engineers Australia (preferred)
• Understanding of Defect Elimination process.

Qualifications

• Qualifications include a Tertiary Qualification in Mechanical Engineering.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

The job advert will close on 11th July 2025.