Powerhouse Supervisor

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.

As a leader within Alcoa, you can help fulfill our purpose and realise our vision to build a legacy of excellence for future generations.

Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace with the flexibility and equal opportunities that help everyone thrive.

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

About the Role

We're seeking a skilled Powerhouse Supervisor to join our team, reporting directly to the Powerhouse Superintendent.

As the frontline leader, you'll be accountable for managing Powerhouse operations and overseeing maintenance activities to ensure compliance with legislative requirements and Alcoa standards.

This is a shift base relief role on a 12 hour shift pattern including days and nights and coverage where required.

About the Opportunity:


* Oversee safe, continuous power station operations, including overhauls and projects


* Maintain and troubleshoot plant systems to ensure reliability and readiness


* Lead and develop team performance, including training, assessment, and feedback


* Ensure compliance with safety, legislative, and high-risk licensing requirements


* Coordinate with stakeholders and providers to optimize utilities and power trading


* Manage operations, contractors, budgets, and safety across all powerhouse activities

What’s on offer


* Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.


* Generous leave entitlements of five weeks annual leave..


* Paid employee volunteering hours within our community.


* One additional paid Alcoa Flexi Day.


* Alcoa Live Well program offering travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing discounts.

What can you bring to the role:


* A Worksafe High Risk Licence for Advanced Boilers (BA) and Turbine Operation (TO)


* Certificate 4 in Power Generation.


* Experienced in Power station operations;
+ Previous experience in Boiler operations, both Gas and Diesel fired feeding steam Turbines and generators
+ Previous experience in the operation of Gas Turbines with Heat Recovery Steam Generators


* Tagging, Confined space entry and Hot work Permit experience.


* Understanding of High Voltage systems and regulatory requirements.


* Experience in electrical market performance and trading.


* Self-motivation to work both semi-autonomously and collaboratively in a small dynamic team


* Leadership experience in Operations with a strong track record in safety.


* Schedule 26 - Statutory Supervisor accreditation required.


* Minimum 2 years’ experience in a leadership position or have worked in a similar operation or industry to Alcoa.

Additional information


* Interviews may progress prior to the closing date, although all applicati...