Control Room Specialist

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

Our integrated Bauxite Mine, Alumina Refinery and Port Operation is creating the essential products needed for a sustainable low carbon future.

Are you looking to be home every night? If so, this is your opportunity to live, work and play a short drive from jarrah forests, 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.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• Competitive salaries including Short-Term Incentive Bonus
• Additional employer superannuation contributions which depend on the level of employee contributions you choose.
• Participation in the Employee Share Plan
• Flexible working arrangements and industry leading parental leave and family care policy

ABOUT THE ROLE

The purpose of Control Room Specialist role is to safely execute production activities from the Central Control Room and monitor the Refinery Operations. The Control Room Specialist is accountable for managing the process parameters, collaborating and coordination with the Area Operational teams to achieve the safe daily production targets.

This role will report to the Refinery Coordinator within Worsley’s Technical team and is offered on a permanent basis. The role is offered on a continuous shift roster and will require periods of time as a Relief Control Room Specialist working 7-day worker roster. This role will collaborate with peers and colleagues to safely execute production tasks and undertake/implement improvement project work in order to enhance the performance of the Central Control Room and the Refinery Operations.

The Control Room Specialist will provide training and standardisation of performance across the shift teams (including Area Operations) and is supporting the Clarification Area (Area 2).  

Location: This role will be based at our Worsley Alumina Refinery which is a short drive from Collie (15 minutes), Bunbury (45 minutes) and other nearby scenic communities.  

As there is no accommodation on site, you will be required to drive in, drive out on a daily basis. Employees ideally live within an hour’s drive of Collie.  

Key responsibilities are, but not limited to:

• Management and coordination of day-to-day activities within the area of accountabilities to meet safe daily production targets
• Provide technical troubleshooting to improve refinery performance against Key Value Drivers
• Complete small area-based improvement projects

• Develop, update and improve Control Room training material & provide training as required

ABOUT YOU

• Strong Bayer knowledge and operational experience within and Alumina Refinery
• Strong communication skills
• Capability in analysing and interpreting complex data
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgement and work under pressure
• Skilled in problem solving and fault finding

OUR CULTURE

At South32, our people are fundamental to our success. We’re focused on creating an inclusive workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered, and appropriately rewarded. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

The job advert will close on the 24th January 2024