Lead Process Engineer

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, magnificent jarrah forests and the food and wine heartland of the South-West and Peel Regions of Western Australia.

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

This role is a Permanent position on a DIDO from our Worsley Alumina Refinery, which is a short drive from Collie (15 minutes), Bunbury (45 minutes and other nearby scenic communities OR in our Perth office, depending on the candidate’s preference. The role requires to travel to Perth to interact with engineering vendors and suppliers or to the Worsley refinery to engage site stakeholders.

As the Lead Process Engineer, you will be responsible for leading a team of process discipline engineers across a range of Major Projects globally for South32. The role requires the application of technical and project practices, along with critical and strategic thinking to ensure study business cases and scopes are technically fit-for-purpose.

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

• Manage Major Projects Studies discipline Process Engineering department to support the portfolio of Major Projects.
• Deliver a portfolio of engineering and design works by evaluating and partnering with Engineering Service Providers (ESP) through the life cycle of the projects.
• Provide governance for company technical engineering standards and compliance of ESP designs.
• Oversee the design activities, inclusive of Safety in Design activities, to ensure a fit-for-purpose, safe, constructable and operational plant meeting stakeholder requirements. 

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:  

• Several years of experience in a leadership role in heavy industry or relevant alternative experience
• Must have Hydrometallurgy experience
• Experience in development of project and engineering deliverables
• Exposure to operating facilities and mines or other major industrial undertakings
• Ability to facilitate teamwork and promote collaboration within an organisation

Qualifications for this position are:  

• Relevant degree or extensive demonstrated experience (Process/Chemical/Metallurgy Engineering, or Chemistry)

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. 

The job advert will close on 26th March 2024