Manufacturing Systems Specialist - Operational Technology

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

Step into the role of Manufacturing Systems Specialist, where you will play a key part in supporting and advancing the Operational Technology environment at the Pinjarra refinery.

This is a critical position delivering site level administration, technical expertise, and ongoing support for the digital and OT systems that enable refinery operations.

As the subject matter expert for refining OT infrastructure, you will act as the primary escalation point for OT incidents while ensuring systems are maintained, optimised, and secure.

You’ll collaborate closely with global ITAS teams and on-site stakeholders to deliver reliable and innovative technology solutions.

Key purpose & responsibilities


* Administer and support the Pinjarra refinery OT environment.


* Provide backup support to MSS peers across other Alcoa locations.


* Manage software licensing, cybersecurity compliance, and OT governance.


* Support hardware infrastructure including procurement, configuration, and backups.


* Act as the primary escalation point for site OT issues.


* Provide domain and system management and technical support to engineers and operations teams.


* Collaborate with business stakeholders to define and deliver infrastructure solutions aligned to strategic needs.


* Support planning and execution of infrastructure projects and improvement initiatives.

What’s on offer


* Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.


* Flexible hybrid working options available.


* Employee growth and development opportunities.


* Parental leave support for all caregivers.


* Employee assistance program for personal support services.


* Generous leave entitlements including a leisure a day off every 4-week period.


* Salary packaging for a novated car lease, employee share plan and superannuation options.

What you can bring to the role


* Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or equivalent experience in OT system administration.


* Experience in process information systems, with an understanding of OT applications, process control, and SCADA environments.


* Proficiency in Windows Server administration and VMware ESXi environments.


* Experience with backup and recovery tools such as Veritas and Veeam, along with ServiceNow platform usage.


* Working knowledge of Cisco IOS administration and network configuration.


* Strong col...