Electrical Superintendent

Alcoa Australia; Portland; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Monthly Leisure Day

Career development opportunities

Benefits allowance

Performance-related bonus (variable)

Superannuation above standard

16 weeks parental leave scheme

Paid annual volunteer hours

Job summary

Alcoa Australia in Portland Aluminium is seeking an Electrical Superintendent to lead electrical and instrumentation maintenance across the site. You will govern HV/LV systems and act as the site Electrical Safety Authority, ensuring safety, reliability and regulatory compliance.

You will champion continuous improvement, build capability within electrical teams and manage on-call rosters. The role demands strong leadership and collaboration with contractors and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• A relevant electrical qualification supported by extensive experience in electrical and instrumentation maintenance within a complex industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety, high voltage and low voltage systems, switching activities and statutory compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to develop technical capability, set clear expectations and support high performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide site-wide leadership and governance for electrical and instrumentation maintenance and electrical safety.
• Act as the site Electrical Safety authority and maintain the Electrical Safety Management System.
• Oversee the safe and compliant operation of high voltage and low voltage systems, switching activities and system upgrades.
• Lead electrical audits, regulatory engagement, incident investigations and the closure of corrective actions.
• Improve electrical asset availability and reliability through effective preventative maintenance and root cause analysis.
• Develop the capability of electrical and instrumentation employees through coaching, training and technical guidance.
• Support electrical infrastructure upgrades and provide recommendation on the suitability and serviceability of equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement in maintenance effectiveness, safety performance and cost efficiency.

Skills

Electrical leadership

Electrical safety

High voltage

Low voltage

Root cause analysis

Preventive maintenance

Stakeholder management

Regulatory audits

Education

Electrical qualification

Tools

SCADA

Maintenance programs

Job description

## Electrical SuperintendentApply: Australia, VIC, Portland: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 8, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): Req-39199**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.**About the Role**Are you an experienced electrical leader looking to make an impact in a complex industrial environment? We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Superintendent to join Portland Aluminium. Reporting to the Maintenance & Reliability Manager, you will lead electrical and instrumentation maintenance across the site, providing governance of HV and LV systems while acting as the site's Electrical Safety Authority. You will champion electrical safety, compliance, reliability and continuous improvement through effective maintenance strategies, regulatory oversight, incident investigations and team development. This is a key leadership role focused on ensuring the safe, reliable and compliant operation of critical electrical assets while building capability across electrical teams and contractors. The position forms part of an on-call roster. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you.**What’s on offer**A range of benefits that recognise performance and support include:* Competitive remuneration package* Monthly Leisure Day* Career development opportunities* Benefits allowance* Performance-related bonus (variable)* Superannuation above standard* 16 weeks parental leave scheme* Paid annual volunteer hours **What you can bring to the role**To succeed in this role, you will bring:* A relevant electrical qualification supported by extensive experience in electrical and instrumentation maintenance within a complex industrial environment* Strong knowledge of electrical safety, high voltage and low voltage systems, switching activities and statutory compliance requirements* Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to develop technical capability, set clear expectations and support high performing teams* Experience managing electrical safety systems, regulatory audits, incident investigations and corrective actions* A strong understanding of preventative maintenance, equipment reliability and root cause analysis* The ability to provide practical and timely solutions to complex maintenance, reliability and operational challenges* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with operational teams, technical specialists, contractors and regulatory bodies* A proactive commitment to workplace health and safety, hazard identification, risk assessment and continuous improvement**Key responsibilities**In this role, you will:* Provide site-wide leadership and governance for electrical and instrumentation maintenance and electrical safety* Act as the site Electrical Safety authority and maintain the Electrical Safety Management System* Oversee the safe and compliant operation of high voltage and low voltage systems, switching activities and system upgrades* Lead electrical audits, regulatory engagement, incident investigations and the closure of corrective actions* Improve electrical asset availability and reliability through effective preventative maintenance and root cause analysis* Develop the capability of electrical and instrumentation employees through coaching, training and technical guidance* Support electrical infrastructure upgrades and provide recommendation on the suitability and serviceability of equipment* Drive continuous improvement in maintenance effectiveness, safety performance and cost efficiency **Additional information*** This position forms part of an on-call roster* Interviews may progress prior to the closing date, although all applications will be considered* Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview. 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.#LI-JH1 | #AlcoaAUS