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. In this role, you'll help ensure the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of all plant and equipment across the Smelter.
You will liaise with internal and external work groups to optimise process and equipment performance by installing, repairing, commissioning, and testing equipment and components. Success in this role relies on strong teamwork, efficient task execution, and a commitment to environmental, health, and safety standards.
Responsibilities
Perform isolations, commissioning, and initial running checks
Prepare work scopes and project activities
Supervise and coordinate projects
Conduct handovers to and from operations
Apply technical expertise to identify and eliminate inefficiencies
Direct and oversee contractors
Audit work quality
What's on Offer
Secure, permanent, local employment - no FIFO required
Family-friendly roster allowing you to be home each day
Ongoing employee growth and development opportunities
Paid employee volunteering hours within the community
Generous leave entitlements, including a leisure day every 4 weeks
What You Can Bring to the Role
Recognised Electrical Trade qualification (Australian Apprenticeship, Tradesperson's Rights Certificate, or equivalent)
Current A Grade Electrical Licence
Strong technical skills in isolating, diagnosing, analysing, and resolving complex equipment issues
Experience with PLC systems and motor control (highly regarded)
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
Experience in heavy manufacturing, industrial, or continuous production environments (advantageous)
Strong commitment to safety and environmental standards, with active participation in safety initiatives
Additional Information
Interviews may commence prior to the closing date; all applications will be considered
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted (this process may take up to four weeks from the closing date)
Be part of shaping our organisation and join us in building a legacy of excellence for future generations.
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About the Location
This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!
Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insuranceEquity / stock options
Additional Information
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.
Alcoa · Vic, Portland, Australia