Operator Maintainer

About the role

South32 is seeking an Operator Maintainer to join its Boddington Bauxite Mine on a permanent 42‑hour dayshift/nightshift roster. The role involves performing safe, high‑quality fixed‑plant maintenance to support reliable production while commuting daily to the site.

Key responsibilities

• Execute scheduled and corrective maintenance tasks in accordance with approved instructions and plans.
• Support and guide crews unfamiliar with fixed‑plant environments.
• Provide practical input to fault finding and root‑cause investigations.
• Scope follow‑up work to aid planning and scheduling.
• Maintain accurate work, material and event records in SAP.
• Participate actively in safety reporting, investigations and continuous‑improvement activities.

Required profile

• At least 1 year of hands‑on fixed‑plant maintenance experience in an operational setting.
• Trade‑qualified Mechanical Fitter.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely with isolations, permits and high‑risk activities.
• Clear oral and written English communication skills.
• Current C‑class driver’s licence.

Required skills

• Fixed‑plant maintenance.
• SAP work‑management (desirable).

What we offer

• Up to four weeks of additional annual leave purchase.
• 14 % superannuation contributions.
• Annual short‑term incentive bonus.
• Parental leave: 26 weeks fully paid or 52 weeks half‑paid for primary carers.