Senior Mechanical Engineer

South32

Posted on:  3rd Jan 2024

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

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

Refinery 

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. 

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 9-day fortnight working arrangement – Worsley Alumina DIDO from Collie WA.  As the Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for Leading a team of mechanical discipline engineers and external engineering service providers to accomplish the Team.

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

  • Validate quality of work performed by third parties and the related service entry sheets
  • Lead a team of experienced mechanical engineers
  • Own and maintain asset Worsley’s mechanical based technical standards and specifications.
  • Provide Guidance in Managing the statutory requirements for classified plant. 
  • Provide guidance in delivery of design tasks of capital and operational projects

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:  

  • Visible field safety leadership and an ability to drive safety and performance excellence
  • Knowledge of mechanical engineering methodologies, tools and software’s.
  • Knowledge and experience implementing Management of Engineering Change.
  • Significant experience in delivering complete life cycle of design works within a brownfield environment within the resources or other heavy industry
  • Sound understanding and proven experience in developing and managing engineering budgets and schedule.

Qualifications for this position are:

  • Relevant Tertiary Qualifications in Mechanical Engineering
  • Minimum 8 years working experience in a Mechanical Engineering Role in an operating asset or Consultancy.

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 16th January 2024.

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