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About the job

We have an exciting opportunity at Alcoa's Kwinana Refinery for a Process Co-Ordinator to join our technical department, working on a 12-hour shift rotation.

The process coordinator is accountable for the continuous optimisation of refinery process conditions to maximise production and minimise raw materials' usage, on a 24-hour basis. This must be done within the constraints imposed by environmental and safety requirements, and equipment availability.

The role is directly supervised by the Senior Chemical Engineer, who provides overall direction and prioritises the incumbent’s work. The principal challenge of the position is to select a set of practical process control parameters which will result in the optimum performance of the plant, with minimum overall production costs, acceptable product quality, and consistent with safety and environment goals.

In this role you will:

• Coordinate with Operating Area Supervisors & Control Rooms to maximise flow to plant flow bottlenecks and maximise yield.

• Prioritise allocation of maintenance and other available resources

• Be accountable for controlling bauxite addition to the refinery and managing overall plant liquor volume.

• Highlight key plant production issues and report on shift performance

About you

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

• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to influence.

• A high attention to detail.

• Independent decision-making skills supported by trend monitoring, process and laboratory data.

• The skills to be approachable and flexible when required.

• A chemical engineering degree or operations supervisory experience is highly regarded.

• We are looking for individuals with extensive experience in an alumina refinery with Bayer process knowledge. If this sounds like the ideal role, we'd like to hear from you!

Why Alcoa?

Our values – act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people, lead with courage – 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 are underpinned by diversity and equality and 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 while 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?

• Competitive remuneration package

• Five weeks annual leave

• Shift allowance

• Benefits allowance

• Performance related bonus (variable)

• Paid volunteer time

• Employee groups including the Social Club, Alcoa Women’s Network, EAGLE (Employees at Alcoa for Gay, Lesbian, bisexual and transgender Equality) and AWARE (Alcoans Working Actively for Racial-ethnic Equality)

Our Locations

Alcoa’s Australian operations represent one of the world’s largest integrated bauxite mining, alumina refining and aluminium smelting systems and add value to Australia’s local, state and national economies at every stage. Our Australian operations support approximately 4,370 direct jobs including multiple entry talent pathways/programs, predominantly in regional Western Australia.

Supported by our head office in Booragoon and the Bindjareb Regional office in Pinjarra, our operations include: our world-class Technology Development Centre of Excellence (COE), two bauxite mines in Western Australia (Huntly and Willowdale); three alumina refineries in Western Australia (Kwinana, Pinjarra and Wagerup); one aluminium smelter in Victoria (Portland); two dedicated port facilities in Western Australia (Kwinana and Bunbury); and two Alcoa Farmlands sites in Western Australia (Pinjarra and Wagerup).

Applications close

Tuesday, 3 January 2023

Additional information

• Interviews may progress prior to the closing date, although all applications will be considered.

• 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.

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

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