Technician Electrical Instrumentation Rotating Shift

SOUTH32 Limited; Shire Of Collie; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14% superannuation contributions

Annual short-term incentive bonus

Parental leave

Job summary

South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd. in Western Australia invites applications for an Electrical Instrumentation Technician.

You will join our Electrical Maintenance team to safely maintain, troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and electrical equipment across Refinery and Port operations, ensuring reliable plant performance. The role requires a permanent, 42-hour week with a rotating day/night roster and a driver’s vicinity to Collie.

Qualifications

• Electrical trade qualification with unrestricted electrical license.
• Certificate IV in Instrumentation with practical experience.
• High level of safety awareness and risk mitigation.
• Experience with large-scale refinery equipment.
• Experience with electro pneumatic control valves, VSDs, PLC and DCS.
• Experience maintaining motor control circuits.
• Experience on rotating shift pattern.
• HV Switching Ticket
• High Risk Work License - Elevated Work Platform
• Hazardous Areas Certification

Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdowns to minimise production losses.
• Diagnosis, repair & testing of instrumentation.
• Maintenance and repair of switchgear, VSDs, motors, cabling and MCCs.
• Isolation of LV & HV circuits for safe access.
• Follow Work Instructions for scheduled/unscheduled work.

Skills

Electrical safety

Instrumentation knowledge

Rotating shifts

Hazardous areas awareness

Valve & sensor maintenance

HV switching

Education

Certificate IV in Instrumentation

Electrical license

High Voltage Ticket

Hazardous Areas Certification

Tools

PLC systems

DCS systems

VSD maintenance

SCADA

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 role is a Permanent position on a 42 hours per week on a rotating day/night shift roster.

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

The purpose of this role is to join our Electrical Maintenance team as an Electrical Instrumentation Technician. Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, you will safely maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical and instrumentation equipment across various areas of the Refinery and Port operations, ensuring reliable plant performance and safe 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 3.3kV 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

• Electrical Trade certified with unrestricted electrical license.
• High level of safety awareness and risk mitigation.
• Certificate IV in Instrumentation, with 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.
• High Voltage Switching Ticket
• Cert IV in Hazardous Areas
• High Risk Work License - Elevated Work Platform, Forklift

OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH

Additionally, we’re committed to supporting the development of our team members, and as part of this position, there will be opportunities for training and growth to help you build the skills and experience necessary for future advancement.

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 2 October 2026