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About the job

Our people inspire us with their passion, their ideas, their support for each other and their community focus and we have opportunities right now at our Pinjarra Refinery for experienced Production Operators.

We want driven, team-orientated, and motivated people to join us on our journey. Industry experience in a similar role is preferred for this targeted campaign, along with a positive attitude and willingness to learn Alcoa specific systems and processes.

If you value the importance of:

• A fantastic work/life balance, based locally and returning home every day

• Working outdoors in a physical and rewarding role

• Opportunity to build and expand your career

• Variety - no two days will ever be the same and you will never stop learning

• A close, diverse team environment where you are supported and encouraged

Alcoa offers all of these.

If the job is unfamiliar, here are a few of the duties and the expectations of a Refinery Production Operator day to day:

• Staring daily with a toolbox meeting where you discuss safety, priorities for the day and your work tasks are allocated.

• Working daily with your crew to be accountable for the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of your area and the equipment within it.

• Collecting process samples for the lab to analyse and cleaning up areas with a high-pressure hose

• Undertaking area inspections to ensure there are no safety hazards in the area.

• Performing routines which may include manually lubricating, opening and closing valves with a sledgehammer

• Buddying up and training other new starters as you become familiar with the process

Throughout all these tasks you will be supported and mentored on the job by experienced operators as you learn the ropes. There is room to grow and take on extra responsibilities as you develop; our crew members are safety representatives, assessors, and fire crew to name a few.

In accordance with our current WA Operations AWU Enterprise Agreement our starting salary in these opportunities is $73,712 plus 14% super working an averaged 36-hour week with various shift patterns available. Shift allowances are applicable for either 10.3-hour or 12-hour (working day and night shift) rosters.

About you

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

• Prior experience in a Refinery, working in a Production/Refinery Operator role (or similar)

• A can-do attitude with the willingness to give everything a go

• Strong commitment to safety

• A strong team focus where you support and encourage your crew

• Confidence to ask questions to expand your skills and knowledge

• Resilience and perseverance

• Problem solving ability and good initiative

In addition to this, it is desirable but not crucial for you to have:

• Certificate of lower Secondary Education

• A good grasp of computer systems in a work environment

• Previous exposure working in a blue-collar environment, working to routine schedules

Why Alcoa?

Our values – act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people and 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

• Secure, permanent and local employment without FIFO pressures

• Provision of all your work clothing, PPE and tooling

• Average working week of 36 hours

• Superannuation above guarantee

• 16 weeks parental leave scheme

• Paid annual volunteer hours

• 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
Monday, 29 May 2023

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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