Technician Electrical Instrument

Job description:
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 WORSLEYAre 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 ROLEAs Electrical Instrumentation Technician, the purpose of this role is to join our Electrical Maintenance team on a Day Shift roster working 4 x 10-hour days per week. Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, your role will be to safely maintain electrical and instrumentation equipment throughout various sections of the refinery. 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) 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: Efficiently and effectively carry out electrical and instrument preventative and corrective maintenance activities including diagnosing, repairing & testing of Temperature, Pressure & Flow measurement instrumentation. Maintenance of 3.3kV and 415V switchgear, VSDs, motors, cabling and motor control centres. & Isolation of LV & HV circuits for safe access to electrical apparatus. Strong problem solving & electrical fault-finding skills. Utilise Work Instruction documents to complete scheduled work in a timely manner, and to a high-quality tradesperson standard & Isolation of LV & HV circuits for safe access to electrical apparatus. ABOUT YOU High level of safety awareness and risk mitigation. Well-developed understanding of the operation and maintenance of large-scale refinery Experience working with electro pneumatic control valves and positioners, variable speed drives, PLC and DCS systems. Experience maintaining and fault-finding motor control circuits. Qualifications for this position are: Electrical Trade certified & A grade electrical license. Certificate IV in Instrumentation, with practical experience maintaining instrumentation. High Voltage Switching Ticket and Cert IV in Hazardous Areas - desirable High Risk Work License - Elevated Work Platform, Forklift - desirable OUR CULTUREAt South32, our people are fundamental to our success. We're focused on creating an inclusive workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered, and appropriately rewarded. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. This job advert will close on 29th August 2025.