Maintenance Supervisor

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 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

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave
• The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans
• Options for additional superannuation contributions 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This role is a Permanent position on a 8-day fortnight roster (Monday to Thursday), at our Worsley Alumina Refinery, which is a short drive from Collie (15 minutes), Bunbury (45 minutes) and other nearby scenic communities.

As the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible to lead a Maintenance crew within an operation area or in a specialized discipline over the entire operation and ensure maintenance activities are safely executed against schedules, plans, and specified standards.

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

• Lead a maintenance execution team and promote operating discipline related to the SAP work management processes
• Review the plan for the next day and commit to the next day’s work, rescheduling what will not be achieved
• Handover to the next team and set the team up for success by handing over area and rescheduled plan with integrity
• Adherence to the statutory obligations and responsibilities involved with being a Section44 appointed supervisor

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: 

• Significant experience at supervisory level with a demonstrated capability to successfully lead a team, influence others and performance manage a team
• Self-reliant contributor with distinctive proficiency in a maintenance area and detailed knowledge of procedures related to the operation.
• Intermediate proficiency in computer applications such as SAP, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to follow safety and operating procedures, handle unit emergencies and communicate appropriately
• Ability to multi-task, problem solve and manage competing priorities
• Experience in conveying systems desirable

Qualifications for this position are: 

• Currently holds or can be appointed a Section 44 General Appointment
• Holds a recognised trade qualification or possess’ significant supervisory experience in a maintenance environment

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.

This job advert will close on 30th October 2024