Technician - Electrical Instrument

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 a 4-day working week roster, over 40 hours at our Worsley Alumina Refinery, which is a short drive from Collie (15 minutes), Bunbury (45 minutes) and other nearby scenic communities. 

As the Technician - Electrical Instrument, you will be responsible for safely executing the maintenance and refurbishment of all electrical and instrumental equipment as per SAP processes, maintenance schedules and work instructions as directed by the Supervisor.

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

• Demonstrate commitment and conformance to safe work practices and procedures
• Ensure compliance to the SAP process for work execution and capture related transactional data into the SAP system
• Execute work as per schedule and the relevant work instructions to a high level of maintenance quality.
• Provide input into root cause analysis and subsequent resolution of issues affecting equipment reliability

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: 

• 2 years’ experience in a relevant or equivalent role, with experience in a large-scale refinery preferred
• Requires detailed knowledge of tasks related to maintaining industrial processing equipment
• All types of instrumentation including control valves and positioners, variable speed drives, PLC and DCS systems and high voltage assets 

Qualifications for this position are: 

• WA ‘A’ electrical license
• Current ‘C’ class driver’s license
• Desirable to have the following: High voltage switching operator, High risk workers license – FL,WP and Certificate IV in Instrumentation

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 10th October 2024