October 23, 2024

South32

Collie

OTHER

Electrical Instrumentation Technician

Date: 23 Oct 2024
Location: Collie, WA, AU, 6225
Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

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
Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave
The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans
Options for additional superannuation contributions

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is a Permanent position on a rotating day/night shift roster, at our Worsley Alumina Refinery, which is a short drive from Collie (15 minutes), Bunbury (45 minutes) and other nearby scenic communities.

As the Electrical Instrumentation Technician, you will join our Electrical Maintenance team reporting to the Electrical Supervisor. Your role will be to safely maintain and repair electrical and instrumentation equipment throughout various sections of the Refinery and Port operations.

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.
Diagnosis, repair & testing of Temperature, Pressure, Flow & Density measurement instrumentation.
Maintenance and repair of 3.3k V 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

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

High level of safety awareness and risk mitigation.
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.
Experience working a rotating shift pattern.

Qualifications for this position are:

Electrical Trade certified with unrestricted electrical license
Certificate IV in Instrumentation
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.

This job advert will close on 8th November 2024