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.

Open to internal & external candidates

We have an opportunity for a motivated individual to join the Powerhouse leadership team at Kwinana’s Alumina Refinery in the role of Electrical & Instrumentation Coordinator.

The Coordinator plays an active role in supporting the Powerhouse and Refinery to maintain and solve problems that will maximise the performance of the Electrical/Instrument infrastructure, reduce costs and improve EH&S issues. The role has planning & scheduling, critical review and audit functions to ensure Powerhouse management understand the limitations of the Electrical/Instrument infrastructure and that where this is being operated outside the limitations that recommendations are made to correct this.

Key responsibilities include:     

·         Overview and co-ordinate all Powerhouse Electrical/ Instrument and High Voltage maintenance, through  development of maintenance strategies and preventative activities.

·         As HV level3 Switching Operator for the site, provides support for co-ordination and execution of HV   permits at the location.

·         Perform HV switching programs and document control as required.  Co-ordinate all Powerhouse HV activities.

·         Provide coordinative planning and documentation services, rapid problem solving and support in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of Electrical and Instrumentation Infrastructure, equipment and associated major overhauls. 

·         Contribute to the achievement of an environmentally sound, safe and healthy workplace by monitoring and auditing the design, installation and maintenance of E/I equipment and systems to comply with all standards and regulations.

·         Play an active role in fostering change and innovation to support the achievement of cost reduction and productivity improvement opportunities. Support the continuous improvement process to achieve the organisation’s E&HS, production, cost and quality objectives.

·         Develop and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of personnel within the Powerhouse, and across operating centre, refinery and West Australian Operations.

The successful applicant will preferably hold either an Electrical Engineering or E&I trade qualification, as well as have a high level of Electrical High Voltage experience.  Experience in resource planning and scheduling principles, providing support for the ongoing maintenance of the Electrical Infrastructure at the Powerhouse is essential. You will also provide rapid problems solving which will contribute to the achievement of the Powerhouse business plan objectives.

For the right candidate, flexible work arrangements would be considered for this role.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Monday, 7 May 2018

It is Alcoa's policy that all employees must gain their Supervisor’s support prior to applying.

Alcoa embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.  Female applicants should apply.

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.

Open to internal & external candidates