Engineering Manager

The Opportunity

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. 

You will lead a team responsible for the end-to-end capital process, including a large in-house design team, and the asset management team for an alumina refinery.  Decarbonisation and process efficiency projects will dominate the coming years portfolio, it has never been a more exciting time to lead a team in Alumina.   

The Engineering function, Design Services are responsible for the operational blueprint and managing changes to the blueprint. The team is also responsible for delivering design services to the operation, across technical teams for improvement opportunities and capital teams as a part of project delivery.

The Engineering function, Capital Execution are responsible for planning and executing the capital projects portfolio to ensure the effective use of capital and in a way that ensures safe outcomes within schedule and budget commitments. 

The Engineering function, Governance and Standards are responsible for the robust governance, management of the engineering standards, and change control processes at Worsley, which establishes a safe and efficient work environment that is planned and predictable.  

The Engineering function, Asset Management are responsible for the development, operationalisation and implementation of the asset management processes to ensure asset (structural and process) integrity for all plant and equipment across the entire Worsley Operation, mine, refinery, and port infrastructure. 

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.

Location

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. 

Accountabilities

Primary responsibilities are to: 
•    Ensure that engineering expertise and knowledge of the Operation is made available and incorporated/considered in the development of new projects managed by Operation and Group Project functions.
•    Establish and own the processes required for managing engineering requests from the Operation and the preparation, prioritisation, control, and safe execution of a yearly “Modifications and Small Projects” portfolio for the Operation in accordance with relevant processes and standards for the Operation.
•    Own and govern the document management and change control processes for the Operation to ensure that all relevant engineering technical documentation is complete, accurately maintained, and effectively controlled.
•    Ensure the Engineering functions outputs contribute towards achievement of Operational targets and budgets for HSEC, Volume and Cost.
•    Identify and design material risk critical controls for the Engineering Function and associated engineering standards and verify that they are deployed and effective.
 
About You

•    Bachelor’s degree Engineering which is recognised in local jurisdiction.
•    Additional qualifications in Project Management.
•    Significant people leadership demonstrated across operational, technical and professional domains
•    10+ years of heavy industry experience in project management, project controls, operations, engineering, and asset management 
•    Experience in capital project management, governance $20M to $200M
•    Leading and delivering large scale change would be highly desirable
•    Advanced Computer Literacy Skills including P6 (Primavera), 1SAP, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint 
•    Strong knowledge of Community, Safety, Sustainability and relevant statutory Regulations.

Our Benefits

As part of the Worsley Alumina team, you will enjoy:

•    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
•    Industry leading parental leave and family care policy
•    Company supported volunteering leave and opportunities across communities in the South-West
•    Attractive relocation package offered
•    Novated lease and salary sacrifice options and flexible working arrangements
•    Exclusive employee discounts including health insurance, technology and travel

Our Culture

At Worsley Alumina, our people are key to unlocking the potential of our operation and becoming the world’s leading Alumina producer.

If you value and care for your colleagues and families, enjoy a culture of trust and togetherness and have a desire for excellence to safely produce the products of the future, then we would love to hear from you.

As an employee, you can help shape the future of our operation through our:
-    Worsley Workforce Committee directly improving our employee experience
-    Worsley Inclusion Network leading change initiatives across Worsley Alumina to increase Inclusion and Diversity in our workplace
-    Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group working closely with our First Nations employees and community members to increase First Nations representation across Worsley Alumina.

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

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not a requirement of employment at South32 Worsley Alumina.

Please note: This advertisement will close on the 16th February 2023