Electrical Tradesperson

Alcoa Corporation; Portland; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcoa's Portland Aluminium Smelter is seeking an Electrical Tradesperson to maintain critical industrial infrastructure on a day shift. You will install, commission and test electrical equipment across the Portland Smelter, working with operations and contractors to improve reliability and safety.

You will apply PLC and motor control expertise in a complex industrial environment, mentor apprentices, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Alcoa Business System.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical trade qualification and Australian licensing.
• Current Victorian A Grade Electrical Licence required.
• Experience in heavy industry or large-scale plant environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, recommission and test electrical equipment and systems.
• Diagnose faults and provide practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Perform electrical isolations and handovers with safe practices.
• Undertake high voltage switching and support switchyard operations where qualified.
• Prepare work scopes and coordinate maintenance and project activities.
• Supervise contractors and ensure work meets specifications.
• Audit work quality and support reliability improvements.
• Coach apprentices and contribute to continuous improvement programs.

Skills

Fault-finding

Troubleshooting

Industrial automation

PLC

Motor control

Teamwork

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

Electrical Trade qualification

Victorian A Grade Electrical Licence

Tools

PLCs

Industrial automation

Motor control systems

Job description

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 an opportunity for you to bring your wealth of experience to the team and help shape the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low carbon technologies. You have the power to shape things to make them better.

About the Role

Bring your electrical expertise to one of Australia’s largest aluminium smelters and play a key role in maintaining critical industrial infrastructure.

You’ll be joining our Smelter Maintenance team as an Electrical Tradesperson, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor. In this day shift role, you will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, maintenance and optimisation of electrical equipment across the Portland Aluminium Smelter.

You’ll work closely with operations, maintenance and contractor teams to improve equipment reliability, maximise plant performance and uphold the highest standards of safety. This is an opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a complex industrial environment while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and mentoring developing tradespeople.

Key responsibilities include:

• Install, commission, recommission and test electrical equipment and systems


• Diagnose faults and provide practical, cost-effective solutions to equipment issues


• Perform electrical isolations, commissioning activities and operational handovers


• Undertake High Voltage switching and act as a Responsible Person supporting switchyard operations (where qualified)


• Prepare work scopes and coordinate maintenance and project activities


• Supervise contractors and ensure work is completed safely and to specification


• Audit work quality and support quality management system requirements


• Analyse maintenance data to identify reliability improvements and optimise equipment performance


• Coach and provide on-the-job training to apprentices and developing tradespeople


• Drive continuous improvement through the Alcoa Business System and reliability-focused maintenance practices

What’s on offer

• Permanent, full-time employment with a global industry leader


• Family friendly rosters that allow you to be home after each shift


• Attractive remuneration and benefits package


• Career development, training and progression opportunities


• Paid employee volunteering hours to support local communities


• A workplace committed to safety, inclusion and continuous improvement

What you can bring to the role

• Recognised Electrical Trade qualification; Current Victorian A Grade Electrical Licence


• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting capability within industrial environments


• Experience with PLCs, motor control systems and industrial automation (highly regarded)


• Well-developed problem-solving and analytical skills


• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team


• Experience in heavy industry, manufacturing, mining, resources or continuous processing operations


• Commitment to safe work practices and environmental compliance


• High Voltage switching experience or willingness to undertake training (highly regarded)

Additional information

• Interviews may progress prior to the closing date, although all applications will be considered


• You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can 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

Our Portland Smelter is a joint venture between Alcoa of Australia (55%), CITIC (22.5%) and Marubeni Aluminium Australia (22.5%). Alcoa manages the day‑to‑day operations at the smelter and we produce approximately 19 per cent of Australia’s total aluminium production in Portland. We are proud of the long‑standing relationships we have within our local community and are committed to supporting social and diverse causes.

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress. Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

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.