Alcoa 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. This kind of operating excellence takes a special kind of team, made up of special people. One of them could be you.

We currently have an opportunity for a Reliability Engineer to join the WA Calciner Alliance team, working across Alcoa’s three refineries; Pinjarra, Kwinana and Wagerup. There are 17 Calciners and 2 Liquor Burnings and associated equipment associated with refractory across Alcoa’s Western Australian operations.

The Reliability Engineer provides a leadership and supporting function within the WAO Calciner Alliance and will apply specific reliability engineering discipline knowledge, principles and skills to provide technical support which will contribute to the achievement of the WAO Calciner Alliance objectives. 

The role is focussed on improving critical equipment reliability within the Calciner Alliance support services and is a key role in the planning and execution of Major Overhauls.

The prime responsibilities of this position are to:

As the ideal applicant, you will obtain Tertiary qualifications ideally in materials, civil, mechanical or chemical engineering. In addition to qualifications experience in the operation or maintenance of fluid bed calciners, kilns, furnaces or similar high temperature equipment will be advantageous.

You will have good attention to detail, a demonstrated proactive approach to EHS and well-developed interpersonal & communication skills, which are essential to your success with the varied demands of this large and diverse workforce with significant internal and external stakeholder groups. 

Applications Close:     Wednesday 15th November

TO APPLY, please visit http://www.alcoa.com/australia/en/careers/vacancy.asp OR www.smartrecruiters.com

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.

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

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.