Electrical Instrument Technician

ABOUT SOUTH32 
South32 is a globally diversified mining and metals company. Our purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources, improving people’s lives now and for generations to come. We are trusted by our owners and partners to realise the potential of their resources.

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

• 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

As an Electrical Instrumentation Technician, the purpose of this role is to join our Electrical Maintenance team on a Day Shift roster working 4 x 10-hour days per week. Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, your role will be to safely maintain electrical and instrumentation equipment throughout various sections of the refinery. This role will be offered on aPermanent basis.

This role will be based at our Worsley Alumina Refinery which is a short drive from Collie (15 minutes), Bunbury (35 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:

• Efficiently and effectively carry out electrical and instrument preventative and corrective maintenance activities including diagnosing, repairing & testing of Temperature, Pressure & Flow measurement instrumentation.
• Maintenance of 3.3kV and 415V switchgear, VSDs, motors, cabling and motor control centres. & Isolation of LV & HV circuits for safe access to electrical apparatus.
• Strong problem solving & electrical fault-finding skills.
• Utilise Work Instruction documents to complete scheduled work in a timely manner, and to a high-quality tradesperson standard & Isolation of LV & HV circuits for safe access to electrical apparatus.

ABOUT YOU 

• High level of safety awareness and risk mitigation.
• Well-developed understanding of the operation and maintenance of large-scale refinery
• Experience working with electro pneumatic control valves and positioners, variable speed drives, PLC and DCS systems.
• Experience maintaining and fault-finding motor control circuits.

Qualifications for this position are:

• Electrical Trade certified & WA ‘A’ grade electrical license.
• Certificate IV in Instrumentation, with practical experience - desirable
• High Voltage Switching Ticket and Cert IV in Hazardous Areas - desirable
• High Risk Work License - Elevated Work Platform, Forklift - desirable

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 10th August 2023