South32
2022 Mechanical Engineer Graduate (Jan 2022)
Wollongong
Opportunity expired
Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- 1 vacancies
- Apply by 13 Aug 2021
- Start date 30 Jan 2022
About the Graduate Program
As one of Australia’s top graduate employers, we offer bespoke programs designed specifically for you. Participants will be matched with a member of our team who will work with you to create goals that are aligned to your interests and strengths to help kick-start your future career.
Throughout the program, you will be offered unique opportunities to:
- Learn and excel in your day to day work supported by comprehensive frameworks
- Gain exposure to high-quality operations based on your unique career pathway
- Support an improvement initiative with genuine business impacts
- Develop technically in a bespoke two to three-year program
- Grow personally and professionally in a dynamic, inclusive and supportive culture
- Receive dedicated support from graduate buddies and senior leaders
- Participate in an environment which embraces innovation and collaboration
- Receive competitive salaries, education and career development
Location
These positions will be based at Dendrobium or Appin Mine which are located in the southern coalfields of New South Wales, near the coastal city of Wollongong and approximately 75 kilometres south and southwest of Sydney.
About Illawarra Metallurgical Coal
Illawarra Metallurgical Coal is a long term and leading coking coal supplier which operates two underground metallurgical coal mines, two preparation plants and a logistics chain.
About you
We are targeting students in their final year who are studying mechanical engineering.
You will need to be in your final year, set to graduate by December 2021 and have the right to live and work in Australia. You will be willing to complete a medical assessment and be available to commence work in late January/early February 2022.
The ideal candidate will be interested in working for an organisation that embraces the diversity each person brings to the workplace. Our values of Care, Trust, Togetherness and Excellence will guide your decision making and interactions, while supporting you in generating courageous solutions.
Why choose us?
We are always looking for our future colleagues, leaders and technical experts.
We attract talented people with exceptional skills who share our values and want to make a difference with the work that we do.
If this sounds like you, please apply via our website.
Our culture
At South32, our people are fundamental to our success. We’re focused on creating an inclusive workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered and appropriately rewarded.
We aspire to be an inclusive organisation, where our workforce reflects the broader demographic of the countries and communities where we operate.
South32 embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.
Applications for this job will close on Friday 13th August, 2021.
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Engineering & Mathematics
- Bachelor or higher
Reviews
As a graduate, I need to learn the business, work procedures, and operations. I am going out to the mobile workshop to see and learn things. I am looking for after-registerable plants and undertaking projects in this sector. I am also doing small projects in mobile equipment as assigned by my superintendents & specialists. I am also doing RCA (Root cause analysis) on a couple of problems. The training and department rotation of my graduate program should be undertaken by myself as there is no proper reporting, monitoring or guidance has been given.
As a reliability engineer, I am responsible for the maintenance strategies and reliability of all the equipment in my area.
Environmental graduate, no day is the same from monthly reporting to rehab and animal handling along with data collection.
About the employer
South32
4.1
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Mining, Oil & Gas
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Pros and cons of working at South32
Pros
Friendly and helpful staff, supportive environment, good lifestyle roster.
I work 12-hour shifts on a sportsman's roster, so I only work half the year. The roster suits my lifestyle and allows me to travel without using leave.
Company and its employees are very supportive to develop and grow knowledge and exposure to different aspects of the best in line with their future goals.
The company's focus on diversity is really nice and creates a welcoming environment.
Safety culture in mining industry, company values, learning and growth opportunities.
Cons
The flights twice a week.
It is a large/ complicated environment and can be quite confronting/ difficult to understand the process on simpler tasks/ jobs. E.g. Ordering PPE et.
The culture is okay. Due to the current circumstances on Groote Eylandt, it is a little challenging as people are not happy with the effects from the cyclone and the ongoing effects post the cyclone. This hasn't directly affected me but it is visible out on the floor. Everyone is extremely friendly if you're willing to have a go downstairs and get involved.
The office isn’t too bad. Chairs could be upgraded, and the vibe could be increased maybe with some plants.
Pay is alright. But cost of living is insane right now.