Senior Reliability Engineer

DISCOVER A BRIGTER 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. 

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

Reporting to the Superintendent A&I as Snr Reliability Engineer, the purpose of this role is to provide specialised technical Engineering support and expertise to ensure ongoing reliability of plant and equipment and effective Maintenance Execution. This role will be offered on a Permanent basis. 

This role will be based at our Worsley Alumina Refinery which is a short drive from Collie (15 minutes), Bunbury (35 minutes – bus available from Bunbury location only) 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. 

key responsibilities are, but not limited to:

• Deliver key strategic projects, initiatives and trials to improve safety, reliability and cost.

• Lead, develop and mentor a team Maintenance Specialists and Reliability Engineers in the areas of safety, risk management, cost reduction and continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance on the technical direction of work, risk and cost and ensure the timely delivery of improvement initiatives.
• Lead an improvement culture by ensuring support for Execution team improvement initiatives.
• Support budgeting and cost management activities for Maintenance Execution.
• Conduct structured reviews using proven methodologies to improve maintenance strategies, optimising equipment reliability and maintenance costs.

ABOUT YOU

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Ability to apply specific problem-solving skills as required by the Operation.
• Utilise key performance data to inform decision-making and identifying and acting upon opportunities for increase productivity and efficiency.
• Ability to Identify opportunities that support business priorities for continuous improvement and Well-Designed Work.

Desirable

• Post Graduate qualification in engineering/ management
• Tertiary qualifications in applicable Engineering and/or Science discipline
• Several years working in the experience working in a technical role in the resources sector
• Proven capability to operate in a complex environment, leading and facilitating diverse teams. Experience in Bayer Process

OUR CULTURE

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 with close on 26th January 2024