Maintenance Fitter

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 1500+ 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, full-time position working Monday to Thursday on a day shift roster (40 hours per week). This role will be based at our Worsley Alumina Refinery which is a short drive from Collie (15 minutes), Bunbury (35 minutes)

Please note that accommodation is not provided on site, so this role operates on a daily drive-in, drive-out (DIDO) basis. Employees are ideally located within approximately one hour’s drive of Collie.

As the Maintenance Fitter, you will be responsible for safely delivering scheduled maintenance and repair work in line with operational plans, while contributing to equipment reliability and continuous improvement.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to: 

• Carrying out mechanical maintenance on the following
  • Valves and process pipework
  • Pumps and pressurised vessels
  • Tanks and Filtration Equipment
  • Structural and hydraulic equipment
• Work using SAP instructions
• Reporting and documenting work activities to support asset history
• Supporting investigations and root cause analysis of faults
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and reduce downtime

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Applying safe work practices in a heavy industry or refinery environment
• Following planned maintenance schedules and accurately recording work
• Communicating effectively across teams and with external partners
• Contributing to problem-solving and equipment reliability initiatives

Qualifications for this position are:  

• Australian recognised Mechanical Fitter trade certificate, Cert III in Mechanical Engineering (Fitter)
• Demonstrated written and oral English language proficiency
• C class drivers license

Preferred

• Accredited training in Working in Confined Spaces & Working at Heights
• High Risk Work Licences, including; Forklift (LF), Elevated Work Platform (EWP), Basic Rigging (RB),

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 Thursday 14 August 2025