Electrical Tradesperson

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 help shape the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies.

Become a valued part of the team that’s shaping the future of aluminium, revolutionising the way the world lives, builds, moves and flies.

Be part of it and shape your world.

About the Role

Bring your electrical expertise to a team that values safety, precision, and innovation—your next career step is here in Portland!

Working on an 8-hour day shift roster as an Electrical Tradesperson at Portland Aluminium, you will join an integrated team reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, working to ensure the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of all plant and equipment across the Smelter.

In this role, you will liaise with internal and external work groups to optimise the performance of the process and equipment by installing, repairing, commissioning and testing equipment and components.

Key to your success is working as part of the team, focusing on effective and efficient completion of tasks whilst upholding our environmental, health and safety standards.

Some of your duties may include:


* Performing isolations, commissioning and initial running checks


* Preparing work scopes and project activities


* Supervising and coordinating projects



* Conducting handovers to and from operations


* Utilising your skills, technical knowledge and methodologies to identify and eliminate waste


* Directing contractors


* Auditing work quality

What’s on offer


* Secure, permanent and local employment without FIFO pressures.


* Family friendly rosters that allow you to be home after each day’s work.


* Employee growth and development opportunities.


* Paid employee volunteering hours within our community.


* Connect and be part of a community that celebrates diversity through our employee inclusion groups.

What you can bring to the role


* Recognised Electrical Trade qualification (Australian Apprenticeship, Tradesperson’s Rights Certificate, or equivalent) and a current A Grade Electrical Licence.


* Strong technical expertise in isolating, diagnosing, analysing, and resolving complex equipment issues.


* Experience with PLC systems and motor control is highly regarded.


* Exceptional problem-solving ability, combined with clear communication and interpersonal skills to provide technical guidance within and beyond the team.


* Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.


* Previous experience in heavy manufacturing, industrial, or continuous production settings will be an advantage.


* Commitment to workplace safety and environmental standards, with ...