Collie Technician Electrical Instrumentation Rotating Shift WA 6225
Sign up free to see how well your resume matches this role.
What you'll do
- 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.
What they're looking for
- 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.
Nice to have
- High Voltage Switching Ticket
- Cert IV in Hazardous Areas
- High Risk Work License - Elevated Work Platform, Forklift
Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.
Full description from employer
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. 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.
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.
Desirable:
- 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
Company
Company facts come from this company's own listings. We only show what the postings themselves carry.