Manufacturing Engineer (Electrical)

Alcoa (NYSE: AA) 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.About the opportunityDo you want to make a difference in a challenging yet dynamic environment? Do you value diversity and inclusion? We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Electrical for our Portland Aluminium Smelter! This is a permanent position, working Monday through to Friday.As a Manufacturing Engineer you will support Portland Aluminium to find solutions that maximise the performance of equipment, reduce costs and improve environmental, health and safety performance. You will identify long term opportunities for improvement through a focus on applying reliability engineering principles and standards to equipment and capital.You will also be required to analyse and provide data and technical support to our operations, ensuring that life cycle costs and performance are optimised. You will be a single point of accountability for engineering support in day to day operations, and lead capital expenditure projects within your work area.Other key duties include;Provides troubleshooting assistance for personnel on all aspects of control systemsContributes to production efficiency by training personnel in existing and new control systems.Builds and maintains effective networks within the smelter, to implement standard methodology control system technologies.Uses highly developed analytical skills and knowledge to understand multi subject area problems and provide detailed mentorship to process problems and project design.Thorough process understanding and discussions with operators and engineers, develops operator interfaces to improve operator efficiency and understanding.Works closely with project teams to design and implement projects. This includes vetting designs and estimates, assistance with programming and commissioning of the projects.For the right candidate, flexible work arrangements would be considered for this role. Please let us know when you apply if this is something you are seeking.As a nationally recognised employer of choice for gender equity and advocate for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex inclusion, Alcoa encourages applications from women, people of diverse backgrounds and those with different skills and life experiences.About youOur values act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people are at the foundation of everything we do. To be successful in this role and to play a part in our ongoing success you will have:Relevant degree in Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalentExperience in troubleshooting and supporting requests from within the business.Conducts formal and informal technical training sessions.Validated exposure to working in a control system improvement team as a technical resource for problem identification and problem solving.Experience in working within a Capital project team and being able to demonstrate familiarity with input in scope definition, cost benefit, decision analysis, design and commissioning assistance.Effective communication skills. We are looking for someone who is able to liaise with customers at all levels.The ability to explain complex control schemes and theories in an understandable manner to all levels of the organisation.In addition, you will be a specialist in process control and process knowledge and will also require a high level of competence in technical computing, and a broad familiarity with software development protocols.So if you can prioritise the demands of operations to deliver a robust schedule to maximise production and minimise cost and you are passionate about maintenance and problem solving in a fast-paced environment - Then we want to hear from you!As an Alcoa employee, you will embark ongrowth opportunitiesand can truly make a difference beingpart of an organisationthatrespectsand considersflexibilitywhilstempoweringyou withstimulating and challenging workAbout where you will work Portland Aluminium Smelter is located 5 kilometres south of Portland, a vibrant coastal town in south-west Victoria, and approximately 360 kilometres south west of Melbourne. The smelter employs approximately 650 employees and contractors.Applications close: Tuesday 27th April 2021Please include a cover letter and your current resume with your application, by the close date.Additional informationYou 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.Find out more about working for Alcoa in Australia at www.alcoa.com.au/opportunities-ausAbout Alcoa in Australia?Alcoa employs approximately 4,250 people in Western Australia and Victoria; most of our employees live regionally and our head office is in the Perth suburb of Booragoon.Alcoa has been named an employer of choice for 17 consecutive years by the Federal Governments Workplace Gender Equality Agency.Alcoa is an active and supportive partner in the community. The company sponsors ideas and opportunities important to local people such as addressing mental health, inspiring youth, promoting environmental education and highlighting health and safety.Alcoa has been contributing economically and socially in Western Australia and Victoria for more than 56 years. More than 65 per cent of Alcoas Australian annual revenue stays in Australia through wages, local purchasing, taxes, royalties, capital investment and dividends to Australian shareholders.#LI-JR1

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