HV Electrical Specialist

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
• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave
• Discounted rates on travel, healthcare, and technology products
• The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This role is a Permanent position on a 9-day fortnight roster, at our Worsley Alumina Refinery, which is a short drive from Collie (15 minutes), Bunbury (45 minutes) and other nearby scenic communities. 

As the HV Electrical Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Ensure HV equipment reliability by developing and continuously improving HV equipment condition, knowledge, and maintenance practices by updating maintenance strategies, performing defect elimination and updating work management process.
• To keep tract of the HV equipment asset health and recommend corrective action when necessary.
• Perform Level 3 (11kV and above) switching across refinery.
• Provide the key link between the Maintenance Analysis & Improvement teams and HV maintenance execution teams.
• Ensure the effectiveness of work strategies and work plans, statutory and legislative requirements.

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: 

• Several years’ experience maintenance of high voltage electrical equipment in refinery /mining or other similar heavy industry.
• A wealth of working experience in maintenance and troubleshooting work activities related to Power transformers, transmission lines, HV switchgear, outdoor substations, Generators etc.
• Understanding of Work Management Cycle and Defect Elimination process.
• Detailed knowledge of procedures and concepts in development of maintenance and associated strategy for HV electrical equipment
• Experience in testing and calibration of protection relays. (Desirable not essential)
• Proficiency in work management software such as SAP and Microsoft Office (Highly regarded)

Qualifications for this position are: 

• Grade A electrical licence or a degree in electrical engineering (will be offered an Electrical Engineer role).
• Level 3 (11kV and above) switching experience. If not, willingness to hold Level 3 switching ticket in 6 months.

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.

This job advert will close on 3rd October 2024