High Voltage Technician

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 an opportunity for you to bring your wealth of experience to the team and help shape the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low carbon technologies.

You have the power to shape things to make them better.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Electrical Superintendent based out of Pinjarra Refinery we are looking for a High Voltage Technician to join our growing Electrical department in the HV team.

The High Voltage Technician’s main responsibility is to work with the High Voltage Co-Ordinator to ensure High Voltage maintenance and breakdowns are conducted around site in accordance with the required standards.

In this role you will:


* Conduct work by interpreting drawings, layouts, or other specifications to install new systems, equipment, diagnose and repair and trouble shoot in existing electrical systems and equipment.


* Recording of HV test report documentation and work pack close out, in line with site planning policies and procedures.


* Conduct various electrical trade functions such as installations, maintenance, testing and repairs, of electrical equipment, associated with the HV electrical distribution system.


* In conjunction with the Site Electrical Engineer, Distribution Engineer and High Voltage Coordinator develop switching programs, whilst maintaining statutory compliance.

What’s on offer:


* Career development opportunities to pursue your passion


* Shift allowance


* Benefits allowance


* Performance related bonus (variable)


* 16 weeks paid parental leave scheme


* Paid annual volunteer hours


* Social and diversity focused engagement opportunities

To play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone with:


* Completion of Certificate III in Electrotechnology.


* Hold current WA A-Grade License


* Completion of a Nationally Accredited High Voltage Switch Course


* High risk license – EWP, Working at Heights, Construction White Card


* Show existing experience and knowledge of HV apparatus and switching.


* 5 years’ electrical experience within the Alumina, Resource, Manufacturing or Heavy-Duty Industry.


* Ability to troubleshoot, interpret blueprints, drawings and undertake maintenance and repairs to high voltage apparatus.


* Effective time management skills, with the distinct ability to complete work whilst adhering to the required schedule of works.  


* Sound verbal and written communication skills, with the distinct ability to work part of a high performing team.

Application Closing Date: 18th October 2024

Additional information


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


* You will only be contacted if you are sh...