Alcoa (NYSE: AA) is a global industry leader in bauxite, alumina and aluminum products, with a strong portfolio of value-added cast and rolled products and substantial energy assets. Alcoa is built on a foundation of strong values and operating excellence dating back nearly 130 years to the world-changing discovery that made aluminum an affordable and vital part of modern life. Since inventing the aluminum industry, and throughout our history, our talented Alcoans have followed on with breakthrough innovations and best practices that have led to efficiency, safety, sustainability and stronger communities wherever we operate.Powerhouse Senior Electrical Engineer- subject to experience- provides day to day support to the powerhouse, carries out the duties of the site 32.60 designee, also becomes a site HV switching operator level 3.

About the opportunity

An opportunity exists for a suitably qualified and experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join the team at our Kwinana Refinery, supporting the Powerhouse, and potentially wider WA Operations Powerhouses too. The working roster is Monday through Friday, with one leisure day every four-week period.

So what does this role entail? As a Senior Electrical Engineer you will play an integral part as part of the Kwinana Refinery Powerhouse team through:

• Identifying long term opportunities for improvement through a focus on equipment reliability, improving plant capacity, and the provision of technical assistance.

• Providing single point accountability for electrical engineering support in the day to day operations.

• Being a key contributor to the Powerhouse team to improve performance in both the short and long term

Furthermore, your role will be challenging and diverse! It will require a strong customer focus with contribution to:

• Leading root cause analysis investigation of failures

• Providing expert engineering advice for operations and maintenance activities

• Developing work scopes for major equipment repairs using fitness for service approaches

• Developing and improving equipment management strategies using a suite of reliability approaches

• Identifying longer term business improvement opportunities and involvement with capital projects,

• Responsibility of site 32.60 designee and working on Tier 1 power distribution, and lastly but just as importantly; safety leadership!

About you

To play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone with:

• A tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering

• Qualified in and experienced with HV Switching

• Previous experience in Maintenance, Reliability or Plant Engineering is highly regarded,

• Expertise on Combustion systems, Gas Turbines, Boilers / HRSG, Compressors, Air Dryers, Power Generation and Distribution,

• A proven commitment to Environment, Health and Safety,

• The ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation,

• High self-motivation with a desire to learn new skills,

• A sound track record in pro-active problem solving with your use of initiative and be a catalyst to continuously improve business performance within a dynamic team environment!

Why Alcoa?

Our values – act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people – are at the foundation of everything we do.

At Alcoa we strive to create an inclusive workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work regardless of their background. We know it starts and finishes with you, which is why our value ‘care for people’ is so important to us. It ensures not only your physical safety but also provides an inclusive and welcoming workplace for people from all walks of life, encouraging diversity of thought from each and every person.

We embrace change, new ideas and promote a culture of respect and equal opportunity. Our employment programs, underpinned by diversity and equality, continue to be recognised and rewarded. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women and LGBTIQ+ job seekers.

As an Alcoa employee, you will embark on growth opportunities and can truly make a difference being part of an organisation that respects and considers flexibility whilst empowering you with stimulating and challenging work.

Flexible work arrangements may be considered, please let us know when you apply if this is something you are seeking.

What’s on offer?

• Excellent remuneration package

• Monthly Leisure Day

• Benefits allowance

• Performance related bonus (variable)

• Industry leading superannuation

• Employee Assistance Program

• Novated car lease scheme

• Industry leading parental leave scheme

• Paid volunteer time

• Employee groups including the Social Club, Alcoa Women’s Network and EAGLE (Employees at Alcoa for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Equality)

Applications close
Thursday 1 July 2021

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.

Additional information

• You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.

• This position is available only to permanent Australian residents or applicants who hold the relevant Visa with authority to work in Australia. Please ensure this information is clearly stated on your application.

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