Vacation Student - Research Scientist (Process Engineer / Data Scientist)

  • Intern

Company Description

Alcoa Corporation is a global industry leader in the production of bauxite, alumina and aluminum, enhanced by a strong portfolio of value-added cast and rolled products and substantial energy assets. Alcoa Corporation draws on the innovation culture, customer relationships and strong brand of ParentCo. Previously known as the Aluminum Company of America, ParentCo pioneered the aluminum industry 128 years ago with the discovery of the first commercial process for the affordable production of aluminum. Since the discovery, Alcoa aluminum was used in the Wright brothers’ first flight (1903), ParentCo helped produce the first aluminum-sheathed skyscraper (1952), the first all-aluminum vehicle frame (1994) and the first aluminum beer bottle (2004).

Today, Alcoa Corporation extends this heritage of product and process innovation as it strives to continuously redefine world-class operational performance at its locations, while partnering with its customers across its range of global products. We believe that the lightweight capabilities and enhanced performance attributes that aluminum offers across a number of end markets are in increasingly high demand and underpin strong growth prospects for Alcoa Corporation.

Alcoa Corporation’s operations encompass all major production processes in the primary aluminum industry value chain, which we believe provides Alcoa Corporation with a strong platform from which to serve our customers in each critical segment.

Pioneer. Innovator. Leader.

Since the dawn of the aluminium industry, the name Alcoa has been synonymous with operational excellence and leadership in the production of Bauxite, Alumina and Aluminium products. We invented the aluminium industry in 1888 and we continue to innovate with new technologies and processes.

Alcoa has been sustainably mining, refining and smelting in Australia since 1961. The Australian operations comprise of three alumina refineries situated in Kwinana, Pinjarra and Wagerup, two associated bauxite mines (Huntly & Willowdale) situated in the Darling Ranges and two shipping terminals at Kwinana and Bunbury in Western Australia.

Job Description

We have an opportunity for a student Research Scientist (Process Engineer / Data Scientist) in their penultimate year of study to experience working at Alcoa’s Research Facility located at the Kwinana Alumina Refinery for a 12 week period. You will be working alongside a mentor and manager to assist and coach you through selected projects and ensure you gain the hands on experience you are looking for. You will be required to travel to and from site each working day.

Qualifications

For students to be successful in their application, it is advantageous if they have the following;

  • Students must be in their penultimate year of their degree (Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, Physical Science, Maths student or similar) with strong data science/statistics/numerical methods skills.
  • Impressive university grades. Please include your grades in your application

Additional Information

There are many opportunities and benefits that can be enjoyed whilst you are a Vacation Student at Alcoa. Among the many, we view our Vacation Students favourably to the Alcoa Graduate Program that will in turn provide you with a successful career.

Alcoa’s environment encourages diversity, fosters communication, involvement, knowledge-sharing and teamwork which ensures we maximise your full potential and the company’s success. Alcoa is committed to attracting the very best people. Our people accept responsibility; have a commitment to excellence, health, safety and the environment.

Students with relevant working rights who are studying at a WA University are eligible to apply.

Applications close: Monday 25th September 2017

Alcoa embraces diversity and encourages applications from women and people of all backgrounds.

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.

You will be contacted only if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to 4 weeks from the closing date.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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