Serviceperson Maintenance – Wire Rope

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 1500 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

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave
• The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans
• Discounted rates on travel, healthcare, and technology products

ABOUT THE ROLE

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

As the Maintenance Serviceperson, you will be responsible for performing wire rope maintenance on the overland conveyor and refurbish associated equipment

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

• Experience maintaining and repairing 57mm wire rope on the Overland Bauxite Conveyor or willing to learn an old age unique skill repairing 57mm wire rope
• Repairing and refurbishing of overland conveyor components such as pulleys, hubs, line gear
• Ability to be focused and perform repetitive tasks in a team environment
• Desire to learn the art of rope splicing – opportunity to be a lead splicer in a small team of specialised technicians.

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Mining industry experience
• Extensive exposure to rope splicing, dogging, rigging and general conveyor maintenance forklift,
• Safe work at heights
• Be flexible with start times and finish times to meet production requirements, including major outages during the year requiring shift work.

Qualifications for this position are:

• Dogman,
• HR licence
• Forklift licence

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 3 January 2025