TECHNICIAN MAINTENANCE AUTO ELECTRICAL L1
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 workforce value the lifestyle that Worsley Alumina has to offer.
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 role is a Permanent position on 42-hour per week, day shift / night shift roster, at our Boddington Bauxite Mine reporting to the Supervisor Maintenance.
Please note that accommodation is not provided on site, you will be required to drive in, drive out to site on a daily basis. Employees ideally live within an hour’s drive of Boddington.
As the Technician Maintenance Auto Electrical L1, you will be responsible for safely executing auto electrical maintenance activities on mobile mining equipment, ensuring assets remain reliable, available and maintained in line with work schedules, standards and maintenance processes.
Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:
- Complete planned and corrective maintenance activities in accordance with work instructions and maintenance schedules.
- Record accurate maintenance history and transactional data within SAP to support effective asset management.
- Contribute to equipment reliability improvements through fault finding, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by reviewing work practices, identifying opportunities for improvement and maintaining high-quality maintenance standards.
ABOUT YOU
You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:
Performing maintenance and fault-finding activities on heavy mobile equipment within mining, resources or industrial environments.
- Working collaboratively with operations, planning and maintenance teams to achieve shared outcomes.
- Diagnosing equipment issues and applying practical problem-solving skills to support reliable asset performance.
- Managing competing priorities while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and attention to detail.
- Using maintenance management systems and digital tools to capture accurate work history and asset information.
- Communicating effectively, building positive working relationships and contributing to an inclusive team environment.
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Qualifications for this position are:
- Successful completion of an Automotive Electrical Apprenticeship and holds a nationally recognized trade certification
- Demonstrated written and oral English language proficiency
- Current C class driver’s license
Desirable:
- Heavy mobile equipment maintenance experience, particularly Caterpillar, Komatsu or Hitachi fleets.
- Proficiency with CAT SIS and CAT ET systems.
- HR licence and relevant high-risk licences, including forklift, EWP, dogging, rigging, crane and working at height
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 19 September 2026