Graduate Engineer Process Control

SOUTH32 Limited; Shire Of Collie; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual leave

14% superannuation

Annual incentive bonus

Parental leave: 26 weeks full-paid or

Job summary

South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd. is seeking a determined Graduate Process Engineer to join its Worsley Refinery, located in Western Australia.

This permanent role offers a 40-hour work week and a 9-day fortnight, with a two-year structured development program to build technical, professional and personal capabilities. You will collaborate across technical, production and maintenance teams, monitor process control for quality, review plant performance and contribute to improvements that enhance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical or process engineering required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills needed.
• Ability to communicate clearly with diverse teams.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with technical, production and maintenance teams to coordinate plant priorities.
• Monitor process control parameters to support product quality and minimise losses.
• Review plant performance and maintenance needs to identify hazards and improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to solutions that improve plant reliability and operational outcomes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Curiosity

Learning mindset

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Process Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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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 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, 40 hours per week, 9-day fortnight . 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.

Asa Graduate Process Engineer, you will be responsible for developing your technical, professional and personal capabilities through a structured two-year programme, progressively building the skills and confidence to succeed as a Process Engineer. This role is not specific to any production area. O ther key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Collaborate across technical, production and maintenance teams to coordinate plant priorities.
• Monitor process control parameters to support product quality and minimise production losses.
• Review plant performance and maintenance requirements to identify hazards and improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to practical solutions that improve plant reliability, asset care and operational outcomes.

ABOUT YOU

• Building positive relationships and contributing effectively within diverse, collaborative teams.
• Applying analytical thinking and structured problem-solving to technical challenges.
• Communicating information, priorities and recommendations clearly to different audiences.
• Demonstrating curiosity, initiative and a genuine commitment to ongoing learning.
• Balancing safety, quality, efficiency and operational requirements when making decisions.
• Using Microsoft Office tools to analyse information, prepare documentation and share insights.

Qualifications for this position are:

• Bachelor’s degree in either Chemical or Process Engineering

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 29 October 2026.