Senior Electrical Engineer

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTUREAt 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
• 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 ROLEThis role is a Permanent position on a 9-day fortnight or 4-day week, DIDO to our Worsley Alumina Refinery, which is a short drive from Collie (15 minutes), Bunbury (45 minutes) and other nearby scenic communities.As the Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for providing leadership and technical assurance to Refinery asset management and maintenance. This role will be responsible for driving improvements in asset availability and manage asset lifecycle of HV and LV electrical power systems.Other key responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:

• Build effective equipment maintenance tactics & associated documentation to align with Asset Care Plan & Electrical system optimisation
• Provide technical support for troubleshooting electrical issues, analysing failures, and developing effective solutions
• Ensure compliance to relevant electrical codes, standards, and regulation.
• Champion a safety focussed culture, conducting risk -assessments and following proper change management procedures

ABOUT YOUYou will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Significant experience in a Maintenance/Reliability role within mining or heavy industry
• Experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of Generators, power transformers, transmission lines, HV and LV switchgears, VVFDs/soft starters, Protection relays, switchyards, battery chargers and UPS.
• Perform protection relay configuration, protection and metering scheme design, implementation, and testing.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, lead, or mentor a team
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications for this position are:

• Tertiary Qualification in Electrical Engineering
• Graduate Certificate in Asset Management (Desirable)
• Certificate in Asset Management and/or Reliability Centred maintenance (Desirable)

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 10th July 2024.