Specialist Electrical

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

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This role is a Permanent position on 4/10hr - day workweek at our Worsley Alumina Refinery, which is a short drive from Collie (15 minutes), Bunbury (45 minutes) and other nearby scenic communities.

 As the Specialist Electrical – High Voltage (HV) your role is to develop, maintain and continuously improve equipment condition, knowledge and maintenance practices by updating maintenance strategies and documentation through defect elimination and work management process. Provide the key link between the Maintenance Analysis & Improvement teams and maintenance execution teams. Provide technical support to technicians and engineers. Ensure the effectiveness of work strategies and work plans, statutory and legislative requirements. Provide organisational governance in the application of engineering processes and promote understanding and compliance to engineering principles.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Prioritise future maintenance activities through the Work Management Process. Priorities set in consultation with Execution teams.
• In conjunction with maintenance execution and production teams, maintain a detailed understanding of critical equipment shortfalls and work to develop optimised solutions to eliminate root causes.
• Develop and review maintenance strategies to meet the requirements of Safety Critical Equipment.
• Provide expertise to review, or support, maintainability and reliability specifications, as well as taking part in the handover activities of new systems commissioned by the Capital Projects team.
• Successfully promote and facilitate the Management of Change process in conjunction with Production stakeholders and equipment owners.

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: 

• A minimum experience of between 5 and 10 years in heavy industry.
• A wealth of working electrical experience in maintenance & testing of high voltage assets & equipment.
• Demonstrated experience in Power System protection relay maintenance, testing and commissioning.
• Experience with power & distribution transformers with voltage ranges from 415 volt to 132000 volt and 1 to 100MVA capacity will be highly regarded.
• Proficiency in software such as SAP and Microsoft Office will be highly regarded.
• Experience in root cause analysis and continuous improvement techniques.
• Collaborate with groups of internal and external stakeholders including power utility, engineering and production teams.

Qualifications required for this position are: 

• An associate degree in electrical engineering – must have an electrician trade background or
• Grade A electrical licence.
• Must have an electrician trade background with heavy industry experience.
• High risk work license with High Voltage switching qualifications and experience.

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 12th June 2025.