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 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 role on a 40 hours per week, day shift 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 Technician Electrical Instrument, you will be responsible for safely executing maintenance and refurbishment activities on electrical and instrumentation equipment to support reliable plant performance, maintenance excellence and operational continuity.

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

• Complete planned and corrective maintenance activities in line with schedules, procedures and quality standards.
• Contribute to equipment reliability through fault investigation, root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, transactional data and master data within SAP.
• Partner with planners, operations and maintenance teams to scope work and support efficient work execution.

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Maintaining electrical and instrumentation equipment within heavy industry, processing or manufacturing environments.
• Diagnosing equipment issues and supporting practical, sustainable reliability improvements.
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
• Working collaboratively with operations, maintenance and contractor teams to achieve shared outcomes.
• Managing competing priorities while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and attention to detail.
• Communicating clearly, contributing ideas for improvement and supporting a positive, inclusive team culture.

Qualifications for this position are:

• WA ‘A’ electrical license
• Current ‘C’ class driver’s license
• Demonstrated written and oral English language proficiency

Desirable

• High voltage switching operator
• High risk workers license – FL,WP
• 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 11 August 2026.