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.

This is your opportunity to shape your career through the skills and experience you bring to the role now and by training for the roles you may want in the future. Our success depends on great teams, where you can thrive and do your best work in a supportive environment. 

Are you seeking a new opportunity, closer to home to be with your family every night? Are you chasing a new challenge and being instrumental in making a difference?

We have a great opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer at our Pinjarra refinery working in the powerhouse! This is a permanent position working on a Monday to Friday roster with a leisure day off every four weeks!

Our Mechanical Engineers are at the heart of our operations. Supporting the Power Station to solve problems that will maximise the performance of the equipment, reduce costs and improve EH&S issues.

Key aspects of the role include:

Provide consultative and inspection services of technical advice, problem solving and support in the design, operation, and maintenance execution of Power Station equipment by applying engineering principles, tools and skills.

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

Develops and maintains positive relationships with a wide range of personnel across the refinery’s operating areas, Powerhouse and Centre of Excellence teams. These relationships will facilitate the effective use of contractor alliance resources, internal/external consultants and technology transfer to achieve Power Station’s goals;

Plays 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 Power Station’s utilities production, cost and quality objectives.

What’s on offer?

Competitive remuneration package

Monthly Leisure Day

Career development opportunities

Benefits allowance

Performance related bonus (variable)

Paid annual volunteer hours

Employee groups including the Social Club, Alcoa Women’s Network, EAGLE (Employees at Alcoa for Gay, Lesbian, bisexual and transgender Equality) and AWARE (Alcoans Working Actively for Racial-ethnic Equality)

What you can bring to the role:

Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering

Experience of working in heavy industry, manufacturing or ideally a refinery environment

Power generation experience

Experienced in plant reliability and optimisation

Classified Plant inspection experience would be highly regarded

Outstanding problem-solving skills with an ability to demonstrate a high level of initiative

A track record of working well as a team to deliver outcomes

A strong commitment to the health and safety of yourself and others

Disclaimer: Please note that applications close midday Australian Western Standard Time of the posting end date.

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.

About the Location

As one of the world’s largest alumina refineries, our Alcoa Pinjarra Refinery produces approximately 4.7 million metric tons each year. Located within the Shire of Murray in the Peel region of WA, just east of the Pinjarra town site, our workplace offers an inclusive and respectful environment, where we embrace change, new ideas and equal opportunity to succeed.

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!  

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.