SOUTH32 Limited
Engineer Senior Mechanical – Fixed Plant
Company:
South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.
WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS
Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave.
14% superannuation contributions from the 1st of September 2025
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
9-day fortnight , at our Boddington Bauxite Mine.
Note that accommodation is not provided on site, you will be required to drive in, drive out to site on a daily basis. A bus service runs from Mandurah and Perth. Employees ideally live within an hour’s drive of Boddington.
As the
Engineer Senior Mechanical – Fixed Plant
you will be responsible for developing, deploying and continuously improving mechanical maintenance work management for the Worsley Alumina Refinery, ensuring safe, effective plans that meet statutory requirements and are enabled through SAP and reliability expertise.
Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:
Monitoring reliability performance of the fixed plant infrastructure and responding to deviation
Conducting RCA’s into equipment failures and implementing actions to prevent recurrence
Determining and implementing appropriate maintenance strategies for fixed plant equipment
Working with Maintenance and Operations in response to breakdowns and other emergent issuesDeveloping Asset Management Plans for key infrastructure.
Initiating capital replacements when equipment reaches end-of-life and initiating capital improvements
Management of statutory plant in accordance with relevant regulations & standards.
Working collaboratively with Operations, Maintenance, Planning & Engineering functions to achieve business objectives
ABOUT YOU You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:
At least 10 years’ experience working in a technical role in the resources sector.
Experience in the reliability and maintenance of Crushing and Conveying systems.
Structured problem‑solving on complex plant reliability challenges; clear, thoughtful communication.
Using SAP & performance data to guide decisions, budgets and continuous improvement.
Influencing diverse teams, mentoring peers and building collaborative networks across Operations.
Thriving in complex environments; balancing compliance, risk and productivity with sound judgement.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION ARE
Degree in Mechanical Engineering
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 23 January 2026
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South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.
WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS
Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave.
14% superannuation contributions from the 1st of September 2025
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
9-day fortnight , at our Boddington Bauxite Mine.
Note that accommodation is not provided on site, you will be required to drive in, drive out to site on a daily basis. A bus service runs from Mandurah and Perth. Employees ideally live within an hour’s drive of Boddington.
As the
Engineer Senior Mechanical – Fixed Plant
you will be responsible for developing, deploying and continuously improving mechanical maintenance work management for the Worsley Alumina Refinery, ensuring safe, effective plans that meet statutory requirements and are enabled through SAP and reliability expertise.
Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:
Monitoring reliability performance of the fixed plant infrastructure and responding to deviation
Conducting RCA’s into equipment failures and implementing actions to prevent recurrence
Determining and implementing appropriate maintenance strategies for fixed plant equipment
Working with Maintenance and Operations in response to breakdowns and other emergent issuesDeveloping Asset Management Plans for key infrastructure.
Initiating capital replacements when equipment reaches end-of-life and initiating capital improvements
Management of statutory plant in accordance with relevant regulations & standards.
Working collaboratively with Operations, Maintenance, Planning & Engineering functions to achieve business objectives
ABOUT YOU You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:
At least 10 years’ experience working in a technical role in the resources sector.
Experience in the reliability and maintenance of Crushing and Conveying systems.
Structured problem‑solving on complex plant reliability challenges; clear, thoughtful communication.
Using SAP & performance data to guide decisions, budgets and continuous improvement.
Influencing diverse teams, mentoring peers and building collaborative networks across Operations.
Thriving in complex environments; balancing compliance, risk and productivity with sound judgement.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION ARE
Degree in Mechanical Engineering
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 23 January 2026
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