Technician - Electrical Instrument

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.

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. 

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

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

The purpose of this role is for an Electrical Instrumentation Technician to join our Electrical Maintenance team on a rotating day/night shift roster.

Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, your role will be to safely maintain and repair electrical and instrumentation equipment throughout various sections of the refinery. This role will be offered on aPermanent basis.

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

• Respond to breakdown situations in a safe and timely manner to ensure the efficient return of plant equipment to minimise production losses
• Including but not limited diagnosis, repair & testing of Temperature, Pressure, Flow & Density measurement instrumentation.
• Maintenance and repair of 3.3kV and 415V switchgear, VSDs, motors, cabling and motor control centres & Isolation of LV & HV circuits for safe access to electrical apparatus.
• Utilisation of Work Instruction documents to complete scheduled / unscheduled work in a timely manner, and to a high-quality tradesperson standard.

ABOUT YOU

• Electrical Trade certified & A grade electrical license.
• High level of safety awareness and risk mitigation.
• Certificate IV in Instrumentation, with practical experience maintaining instrumentation.
• Well-developed understanding of the operation and maintenance of large-scale refinery equipment.
• Experience working with electro pneumatic control valves and positioners, variable speed drives, PLC and DCS systems.
• Experience maintaining and fault-finding motor control circuits.

Desirable:

       •     High Voltage Switching Ticket & Cert IV in Hazardous Areas

• High Risk Work License - Elevated Work Platform, Forklift

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 23rd February 2024