Process Control Superintendent

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 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

• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave.

• 14% superannuation contributions

• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers. 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This is a permanent, full-time position, working 40 hours per week on a 9 dayfortnight roster. Our Worsley Refinery is a short drive from communities such as Collie (20 Minutes) & Bunbury (45 Minutes) which all offer an enviable country lifestyle. Surrounded by magnificent jarrah forests, pristine beaches and world-famous wineries, you will live and work in one of the most beautiful regions of Western Australia and still be home each night. 

Candidates should ideally live within an hour’s drive of Collie as there is no accommodation on site.

As the Process Control Superintendent, you will be responsible for leading site-wide process control & automation, ensuring people, systems and technology work seamlessly to lift performance, safety and business value.

Key deliverables for the role are, but aren’t limited to:

• Leading the growth, maintenance and lifecycle management of DCS, PLC and advanced control systems across our Mine, Refinery, Materials Handling and Port operations.
• Shape and deliver the Process Control & Automation roadmap, aligning with Technology and Operations strategies.
• Empowering a diverse team through supportive leadership, coaching and capability development 
• Partner with Operations, Projects, and Platform teams, as well as external vendors, to identify value opportunities and enhance technology practices.
• Effectively manage workload by prioritising high‑value control and automation activities, ensuring resources, budgets and operational demands are balanced to deliver reliable, efficient and resilient technology services.
• Act as a visible safety and risk leader - supporting safe work procedures, investigations, assessments and adherence to legal and organisational requirements

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: 

• Nurturing collaborative, cross‑functional relationships and influencing at all levels
• Leading technical teams through change, growth, and evolving business needs
• You’re able to translate deep technical and complex automation concepts into clear, confident language that leaders can act on
• Applying strategic thinking, curiosity, problem‑solving and a strong customer‑centred mindset

Qualifications for this position are: 

• A tertiary qualification in process control, electrical, chemical, instrumentation or process engineering — or a related production/processing field applicable to your region.
• Experience on the following control systems is highly regarded; Honeywell Process Control Systems – EPKS and TPS, Honeywell APC Forge, Experience with Safety Systems (SIS) or Burner Management Systems (BMS), Schneider PLC Family – Proworks32 and Control Expert, Siemens PCS7, SEL RTAC and ABB MicroScada.
• Additional development in project management, strategy, finance or business leadership is beneficial and welcomed.

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 Wednesday 4 February 2026