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

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 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

• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave.

• 14% superannuation contributions

• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a Permanent role on a Day Shift/Night Shift Continuous roster. Our Worsley Refinery is a short drive from communities such as Collie (20 Minutes) & Bunbury (45 Minutes) which all offer an enviable country lifestyle. Surrounded by magnificent jarrah forests, pristine beaches and world-famous wineries, you will live and work in one of the most beautiful regions of Western Australia and still be home each night. 

Candidates should ideally live within an hour’s drive of Collie as there is no accommodation on site.

As the Technician Electrical Instrument, you will be responsible for safely executing electrical and instrumentation maintenance to ensure reliable, compliant and high-quality work across all assigned equipment. 

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

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safe work practices and procedures, ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and your team.
• Ensure compliance with the SAP process for work execution, accurately capturing all related transactional data in the system.
• Execute maintenance tasks according to schedule and relevant work instructions, maintaining a high level of quality in all work performed.
• Provide input for root cause analysis and resolution of equipment reliability issues, and initiate updates to work procedures to keep them accurate and relevant.
• Ensure thorough scoping of corrective work to facilitate effective planning, process unused or reparable materials accurately, and participate in timely reporting of events and hazards. Review and request updates to Work Management and other Master Data as needed.

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Minimum of 2 years in a similar role, with a preference for experience in large-scale refinery operations that demonstrates your capability in a dynamic environment.
• In-depth knowledge of maintaining industrial processing equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in operations.
• Proficient in handling various types of instrumentation, including control valves, positioners, variable speed drives, PLC and DCS systems, as well as high-voltage assets.

Qualifications for this position are:

• WA ‘A’ electrical license
• Current ‘C’ class driver’s license
• Certificate IV in Instrumentation

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 Friday 26 December 2025.