Electrical/Instrument Engineer

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Superintendent Design Services, the primary purpose of this role is to provide electrical and instrument engineering to support the Project Specialists in delivering the Capital Portfolio for the South32 Worsley Operation.
This involves input to Brownfield multi-discipline modification projects through all project phases from front end engineering design through to commissioning and handover, in line with the Worsley processes, standards and performance targets for HSEC, quality and cost.

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. We produce bauxite, alumina, aluminium, metallurgical coal, manganese, nickel, silver, lead and zinc at our operations in Australia, Southern Africa and South America. With a focus on growing our base metals exposure, we also have two development options in North America and several partnerships with junior explorers around the world.

Location

This role will be based at our Worsley Refinery, where our employees choose to live in the Bunbury, Collie or other nearby communities which all offer an enviable country lifestyle. Surrounded by magnificent jarrah forests, pristine beaches and world-famous wineries, this is an opportunity too good to miss.
As there is no accommodation on site, you will be required to drive in and out on a daily basis. Employees ideally live within an hour’s drive of Collie.  

Accountabilities

Primary responsibilities are to:

•    Provide engineering designs for Brownfield modifications relating to instrument/electrical equipment in line with South32 Worsley and Australian relevant Standards
•    Liaise with Stakeholders such as engineers (HV, Mechanical, Structural, Process, Process Control), Reliability, Operations, Maintenance, External Contractors and Vendors to deliver successful solutions.
•    Address discipline related project risks via HAZOPs, Risk Assessments and Design Risk assessments
•    Prepare deliverables for project, typically:
        o    scope outlines and scopes of work
        o    detailed engineering calculations to support designs
        o    engineering studies/reports
        o    engineering estimates
        o    technical specifications, datasheets and other documentation for selection and purchase of equipment and materials
        o    commissioning plans
        o    vendor and external engineering quotations
        o    drawing revisions, reviews and approvals
•    Verify external engineers adhere to work standards and plant requirements
•    Provide Installation and Commissioning support, ensuring that the Blueprint information reflects the as-built status of projects
 
About You  

Experience/Technical Skills

2-5 years’ experience in an applicable industry, familiar:
•    Industrial power and control equipment
•    VSDs/motors
•    Motor Control Centres
•    Lighting and power
•    Plant instrumentation and control
 
Competencies:

•    Understanding of industrial control systems and a wide variety of instrumentation in the context of a process plant
•    Appreciation of functional safety
•    Manage equipment commissioning
•    Technical writing
•    Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively to deliver common goals
 
Qualifications
•    Degree in either Electrical / Instrumentation / Mechatronics Engineering
 

Our benefits
•    Competitive Salaries
•    Industry leading parental leave and family care policy
•    Education and career development
•    Participation in the Employee Share Plan
•    Short-Term Incentive Bonus

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 aspire to be an inclusive organisation, where our workforce reflects the broader demographic of the countries and communities where we operate.

South32 embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

Please note: This advertisement will close on 18th October 2022