Technician Maintenance Auto Electrical L1

South32; Shire Of Boddington; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual leave

14% superannuation

Annual incentive bonus

Parental leave: 26 weeks full-paid / 2

Job summary

South32’s Worsley operation seeks a Technician Maintenance Auto Electrical L1 to perform electrical maintenance on mobile mining equipment. The role reports to the Supervisor Maintenance and requires completing planned and corrective tasks on site at Boddington with a 42-hour week roster, day and night shifts.

Accommodation is not provided; commuting is expected. Successful candidates will have an automotive electrical apprenticeship, CAT SIS/ET familiarity and high‑risk licences.

Qualifications

• This role requires completion of an Automotive Electrical Apprenticeship with a nationally recognised trade certification.
• Experience maintaining heavy mobile equipment in mining, resources or industrial settings is essential.
• Ability to work with operations, planning and maintenance teams to deliver outcomes.
• Strong problem-solving, safety and attention to detail are required.
• Experience using maintenance management systems to record work history is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete planned and corrective maintenance activities according to work instructions and schedules.
• Record accurate maintenance history and transactional data within SAP to support asset management.
• Contribute to equipment reliability improvements through fault finding, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement by reviewing work practices and maintaining high-quality maintenance standards.

Skills

Heavy mobile equipment

Fault finding

Safety focus

Team collaboration

Maintenance planning

Digital maintenance tools

Education

Automotive Electrical Apprenticeship

Tools

CAT SIS

CAT ET

Job description

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 becomethe world’s leading Alumina producer where our workforcevalue the lifestyle thatWorsley 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 42-hour per week, day shift / night shift roster,at our Boddington Bauxite Mine reporting to the Supervisor Maintenance.

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 Boddington.

As theTechnician Maintenance Auto Electrical L1, you will be responsible for safely executing auto electrical maintenance activities on mobile mining equipment, ensuring assets remain reliable, available and maintained in line with work schedules, standards and maintenance processes.

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

• Complete planned and corrective maintenance activities in accordance with work instructions and maintenance schedules.
• Record accurate maintenance history and transactional data within SAP to support effective asset management.
• Contribute to equipment reliability improvements through fault finding, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by reviewing work practices, identifying opportunities for improvement and maintaining high-quality maintenance standards.

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

Performing maintenance and fault-finding activities on heavy mobile equipment within mining, resources or industrial environments.

• Working collaboratively with operations, planning and maintenance teams to achieve shared outcomes.
• Diagnosing equipment issues and applying practical problem-solving skills to support reliable asset performance.
• Managing competing priorities while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and attention to detail.
• Using maintenance management systems and digital tools to capture accurate work history and asset information.
• Communicating effectively, building positive working relationships and contributing to an inclusive team environment.

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Qualifications for this position are:

• Successful completion of an Automotive Electrical Apprenticeship and holds a nationally recognized trade certification
• Demonstrated written and oral English language proficiency
• Heavy mobile equipment maintenance experience, particularly Caterpillar, Komatsu or Hitachi fleets.
• Proficiency with CAT SIS and CAT ET systems.
• HR licence and relevant high‑risk licences, including forklift, EWP, dogging, rigging, crane and working at height

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 19 September 2026