Superintendent Execution

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.
• The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans.
• Options for additional superannuation contributions. 
• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This role is a Permanent position on 9-day fortnight – DIDO to our Boddington Mine, located a short drive from the community of Boddington (10 minutes), Pinjarra (50 minutes) and the City of Mandurah (1 hour). Dedicated bus service to and from Boddington based sites from major hubs (Mandurah, Pinjarra, Dwellingup and Armadale)

As the Superintendent Execution reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the purpose of this role is to provide leadership and direction to the Fixed Plant and infrastructure department. Accountabilities include leading the development of integrated production and maintenance plans and leading execution teams to safely executed the integrated maintenance and production plans in a cost-effective manner.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety and Risk

• Ensure fixed plant personnel are fully competent to work effectively and safely
• Identify and demonstrate awareness of material safety risks relevant to your area, ensure critical controls are verified and in place
• Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements
• Manage contractors to ensure compliance with operating standards, procedures and work instructions.

Leadership

• Set clear performance expectations for individuals/team and ensure people are being held accountable.
• Lead an improvement culture by encouraging teams to identify improvements and implement team level improvement ideas through to completion
• Develop and mentor individual team members and promote a culture of continuous improvement through encouraging crew members to participate in and add input to meetings and discussions
   

Technical

• Lead the fixed plant team to operate the production processes and equipment safely and in accordance with the schedule, process specifications and the operations technical standards
• Provide input into the fixed plant budget by reviewing existing work plans
• Supervise the execution of the schedule to achieve established performance targets on HSEC, cost and volume.
• Ensure execution of maintenance activities in line with the weekly/monthly work schedules or shutdown schedules and minimise any unscheduled work requirements

ABOUT YOU

Experience/Technical Skills  

• Exceptional safety leadership with an ability to identify and eliminate hazards in the workplace.
• Relevant experience in Ore processing fixed plant operations and maintenance activities.
• Ability to develop, coach and mentor employees to improve engagement, diversity and capability.

Qualifications for this position are: 

• Tertiary qualifications (or equivalent) in Engineering or other related discipline (Required)

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 13th March 2025.