Engineer Senior Control & Automation

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, magnificent jarrah forests and the food and wine heartland of the South-West and Peel Regions of Western Australia.

Our integrated Bauxite Mine, Alumina Refinery and Port Operation is creating the essential products needed for a sustainable low carbon future and is on a journey to become the world’s leading Alumina producer where our workforce value the lifestyle that Worsley Alumina has to offer. 

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave.
• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers. 
• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.

• Discounted rates on travel, healthcare, and technology products.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a Permanent position working a 9 day fortnight roster. This role will be based at our Worsley Alumina Refinery which is a short drive from Collie (15 minutes), Bunbury (35 minutes) and other nearby scenic communities.

As there is no accommodation on site, you will be required to drive in, drive out on a daily basis. Employees ideally live within an hour’s drive of Collie. 

As the Engineer Senior Control & Automation, you will be responsible for the health and evolution of the site’s automation capability, keeping core OT systems dependable and aligned to operational needs.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Driving external provider outcomes against agreed contracts, service levels and site requirements
• Setting priorities for support, resilience and optimisation work with site technology leadership
• Leading lifecycle planning, technology updates and continuous improvement with consultants, suppliers & vendors
• Supporting and growing early-career engineers through coaching, structured development and practical guidance
• Monitor, manage and improve OT infrastructures’ health, stability, capacity

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:  

• Managing complex operational technology environments (e.g., DCS/PLC) and balancing risk, uptime and change, experience with Honeywell ExperionPKS and LCN based system is preferred.
• Partner/supplier management, including clear expectations, performance conversations and escalation when needed
• Translating operational needs into practical plans, priorities and fit-for-purpose solutions
• Collaborative stakeholder engagement across operations, engineering, projects and digital/technology teams
• Calm, structured incident response and disciplined change management to minimise disruption
• Coaching and knowledge-sharing, with a supportive style that helps others build confidence and capability

Qualifications for this position are:  

• Tertiary degree and relevant certificate / diploma in Electrical / Mechanical / Chemical / Instrumentation / Process Engineering or Production and Processing as required in local jurisdiction.
• Demonstrated, advanced written and oral language proficiency

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 Tuesday 14 April 2026