Technician Lubrication

South32; Shire Of Collie; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14% superannuation contributions

4 weeks additional annual leave (up to

Annual incentive bonus

Parental leave: 26 weeks full-paid / 供

Job summary

South32's Worsley Refinery in Western Australia seeks a Technician Lubrication for a permanent, 40-hour workweek spread over four days. The role is site-based near Collie, requiring daily travel to site while offering a country lifestyle and access to regional amenities.

You will perform lubrication work to support reliable plant operations, record activities in SAP, and contribute to continuous improvement within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Australian recognised Mechanical Fitter trade certificate (Cert III) desirable.
• Working in Confined Spaces training is required.
• Current C class driver’s licence is essential.
• High Risk Work licences including Forklift, Elevated Work Platform and Basic Rigging desired.

Responsibilities

• Safely performing lubrication tasks on refinery equipment per schedules and standards.
• Updating accurate work history and SAP data entries.
• Contributing to root cause analysis and reliability improvements.
• Assisting planning with scoping of corrective work.
• Improving work procedures for accuracy and relevance.
• Ensuring lubrication tasks support asset reliability and site standards.

Skills

Lubrication tasks

Hydraulic experience

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Time management

Safety focus

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical Fitter trade certificate (Cert III)

Tools

SAP

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 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, magnificent jarrah forests and the food and wine heartland of the South-West and Peel Regions of Western Australia.

Our integrated Bauxite Mine, Alumina Refinery and Port Operation is creating the essential products needed for a sustainable low carbon future and is on a journey to become the world’s leading Alumina producer where our workforcevalue the lifestyle that Worsley Aluminahas to offer.

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 40-hour, 4 day week - dayshift roster. 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.

Please note that accommodation is not provided on site, you will be required to drive in, drive out to site on a daily basis. Employees ideally live within an hour’s drive of Collie.

As the Technician Lubrication, you will be responsible for safely executing lubrication activities, maintenance tasks, in line with schedules, standards and work management processes to support reliable plant operations.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Recording accurate work history and updating data within SAP systems
• Contributing to root cause analysis and equipment reliability improvements
• Supporting planning processes through effective scoping of corrective work
• Identifying and improving work procedures to ensure accuracy and relevance
• Executing lubrication tasks to ensure the reliability of critical refinery assets, in line with site standards and equipment performance requirements.

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Previous experience in lubrication tasks and hydraulic experience is desirable
• Working collaboratively within inclusive, multidisciplinary teams
• Communicating clearly and respectfully across site-based environments
• Managing time and priorities to deliver consistent, high-quality work
• Applying a proactive approach to safety and wellbeing in the workplace
• Experience or willingness to develop skills in equipment lubrication and condition monitoring
• Solving practical problems and adapting to changing site conditions
• Contributing to continuous improvement and sharing ideas confidently

Qualifications for this position are:

• Australian recognised Mechanical Fitter trade certificate (Cert III in Mechanical Engineering – Fitter) (desireable)
• Accredited Working in Confined Spaces training
• Current C class driver’s licence
• High Risk Work licences including Forklift, Elevated Work Platform and Basic Rigging
• Working at heights
• SAP knowledge (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 16 September 2026