Electrical Technician - High Voltage

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 1500+ workforce value the lifestyle that Worsley Alumina has to offer. 

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• Competitive salaries including Short-Term Incentive Bonus
• Additional employer superannuation contributions which depend on the level of employee contributions you choose.
• Participation in the Employee Share Plan
• Flexible working arrangements and industry leading parental leave and family care policy

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is a Permanent position at our Worsley Alumina Refinery, which is a short drive from Collie (15 minutes), Bunbury (45 minutes) and other nearby scenic communities.  

We are looking for a High Voltage Electrician to join our HV Electrical Maintenance team on a Day Shift roster working 4 x 10-hour days per week. Reporting to the HV Electrical Supervisor, your role will be to safely maintain and repair our high voltage assets across various sections of the Refinery, Mine, and Port Facility.

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

• Maintenance, testing, and repair of high voltage circuit breakers, contactors and switchgear
• Execute scheduled inspections, testing, servicing, and oil sampling of power transformers.
• Diagnose/repair HV and LV electrical assets safely and efficiently. 
• High Voltage protection relay programming, interrogation and testing/troubleshooting.

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:  

• Relevant Electrical HV Technician experience or in an equivalent role, with large-scale industry experience preferred
• Experience maintaining a variety of high voltage apparatus including protection relays, transformers, circuit breakers and DC battery maintenance
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and manuals
• High level of safety awareness and risk mitigation.

Qualifications for this position are:  

• WA “A” Grade Electrical License
• High Voltage Switching Certification with demonstrated experience in operation and maintenance of High Voltage apparatus
• Current WA ‘C’ class drivers’ license

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. 

The job advert will close on 24th May 2024