Technician Maintenance Fitter / Fabricator
- Permanent position on a 42-hour per week continuous day/night shift roster.
- Responsible for executing maintenance activities across fixed plant assets.
- Contribute to fault finding, root cause investigations and reliability improvement initiatives.
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 is a Permanent position on a 42-hour per week continuous 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.
You will be responsible for safely executing maintenance activities across fixed plant assets, ensuring equipment reliability, plant availability and operational performance while meeting maintenance schedules and work requirements.
Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:
- Complete Breakdown Maintenance activities across the refinery and port to a high-quality standard, planned activities additional where required.
- Contribute to fault finding, root cause investigations and reliability improvement initiatives.
- Support continuous improvement through effective planning input, procedure reviews and materials management processes.
ABOUT YOU
You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:
- Experience within a maintenance environment supporting fixed plant, processing, manufacturing or resource sector operations.
- Inspecting, maintaining, repairing or fabricating equipment and components to support operational reliability.
- Applying strong safety practices and contributing to a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Working collaboratively with maintenance, operations and contractor teams to achieve shared outcomes.
- Troubleshooting equipment issues and identifying practical, effective solutions.
- Managing competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of workmanship and attention to detail.
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Qualifications for this position are:
- Australian-recognised Mechanical Fitter or Fabricator/Boilermaker trade qualification.
- Current C Class Driver's Licence.
- Boilermakers - Ability to pass 6G pipe and plate weld tests.
Desirable:
- Exposure to SAP maintenance systems.
- HR Driver's Licence.
- High Risk Work licences including Forklift, Elevated Work Platform, Dogman and Basic Rigging
- Experience working at heights and in confined spaces.
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 9 September 2026.
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