Superintendent Maintenance A & I

Company description:

SUPERINTENDENT MAINTENANCE A & I

Job description:

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 9-day fortnight 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.

As the Superintendent EMAI, you will play a critical leadership role in shaping the future performance of Worsley's electrical and instrumentation assets. Leading a team of skilled professionals, you will drive reliability, maintenance optimisation, asset integrity, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, plant availability, and operational performance. The portfolio encompasses the refinery's High Voltage and Medium Voltage networks, Power Distribution infrastructure, Energy Generation assets, and Instrumentation and Control systems, making this one of the most influential technical leadership roles within the operation.

 

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

• Lead defect elimination, reliability improvement and maintenance optimisation initiatives across electrical assets.
• Oversee maintenance quality assurance processes, ensuring effective work management, data integrity and governance.
• Manage electrical infrastructure performance, compliance obligations and risk controls across the operation.
• Develop technical scopes, support contract management and contribute to budgeting, planning and asset investment decisions.

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Leading maintenance, reliability or asset management teams within heavy industry, manufacturing, resources or processing environments.
• Building collaborative relationships across multiple functions to deliver shared operational outcomes.
• Influencing positive safety, inclusion and continuous improvement cultures.
• Using data, performance metrics and business insights to support decision-making and drive improvement.
• Coaching, mentoring and developing teams while fostering accountability and engagement.
• Managing competing priorities, complex stakeholder relationships and organisational change in a dynamic environment.

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Qualifications for this position are:

• Bachelor of Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering Degree or Cert III Trade with Diploma in Relevant Electrical Technical Field
• Holds a Schedule 26 Appointment

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 4 September 2026.