Reliability Engineer - Electrical, Portland

Shape Your World At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work‑shaper, team‑shaper, idea‑shaper&world‑shaper.

Are you seeking a role that encompasses reliability analysis and maintenance improvement of a wide range of equipment, working with world‑class smelting technologies? We have the opportunity for you!

Our Portland Smelter is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Reliability Engineer– Electrical to join our team on a permanent basis. Working Monday through Friday, with one flexi leisure day every four‑week period you will enjoy the challenges of a technical site role coupled with work‑life balance.

You will play a key part in supporting our operations through:

Identifying long‑term opportunities for improvement through the provision of technical expertise with a focus on equipment reliability and improving plant capacity

Providing single point accountability for engineering support in the day‑to‑day operations

Being a catalyst and contributing to improvements in Operation Area performance in both the short and long term

Your role as a Reliability Engineer– Electrical will be challenging and diverse, and require a strong customer focus with contribution to:

Leading root cause analysis investigation of failures

Developing work scopes for major equipment repairs using fitness for service approaches

Developing and improving equipment management strategies using a suite of reliability approaches

Implementing improvements and driving to completion

Involvement with Capital Projects

Safety leadership– the cornerstone of Alcoa operations

Sound business acumen to contribute to overall Refinery successes

Passion and commitment to Environment, Health and Safety in the workplace

What’s On Offer

A competitive salary that reflects the strategic impact of your role

International / interstate mobility&relocation support

Career development opportunities to pursue your passion

Visibility across senior leadership and potential progression opportunities

Monthly Leisure Day

What You Can Bring To The Role

A tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering, with previous experience in maintenance, reliability, heavy industry or plant engineering

An understanding of risk management, quality improvement and reliability excellence processes

The ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organisation with a customer‑centric mentality

A track record in pro‑active problem solving with your use of initiative and a desire to continuously improve business performance

An ability to prioritise a high workload and persevere through daily challenges

Additional Information

Interviews may progress prior to the closing date, although all applications will be considered

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

Be part of shaping our organisation and join us in building a legacy of excellence for future generations.

About the Location

Our Portland Smelter is a joint venture between Alcoa of Australia (55%), CITIC (22.5%) and Marubeni Aluminium Australia (22.5%). Alcoa manages the day‑to‑day operations at the smelter and we produce approximately 19 per cent of Australia’s total aluminium production in Portland. We are proud of the long‑standing relationships we have within our local community and are committed to supporting social and diverse causes.

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress. Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity&Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!

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