Mechanical Engineer - Powerhouse

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This is your opportunity to help share the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies.

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About the Role

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 Wagerup 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


* Plays an active role in fostering change and innovation to support the achievement of cost reduction and productivity improvement opportunities.

Supports the continuous improvement process to achieve the Power Station’s production, cost and quality objectives.


* Provides 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.


* Improves long-term reliability of Powerhouse equipment through the development of sound maintenance strategies, ensuring appropriate asset activities and spares strategies.


* Contributes to and where appropriate lead Root Cause Analysis activities following Powerhouse equipment failures.


* Contributes to the long-term integrity of equipment by reducing risk through a risk management process,


* 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 the Powerhouse’s goals

What’s on offer


* Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.



* Employee growth and development opportunities.


* Parental leave support for all caregivers.


* Employee assistance program for personal support services.


* One additional paid Alcoa Flexi Day.


* Alcoa Live Well program offering travel, lifestyle, health ...