Powerhouse Electrical Coordinator

Alcoa Australia; Wagerup; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Parental leave

My Alcoa Benefits

Novated car lease

Employee share plan

Superannuation options

Job summary

Alcoa Australia seeks a Powerhouse Electrical Coordinator at the Wagerup Refinery to lead safe, planned and cost‑effective electrical maintenance across Powerhouse operations. You will coordinate maintenance activities, major overhauls and shutdowns to maximise reliability and continuous power supply.

Reporting to the Powerhouse Superintendent, you will drive planning, provide guidance to teams and contractors, and apply advanced fault‑finding to reduce downtime.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or a suitable electrical trade qualification.
• Demonstrated leadership and maintenance planning experience; Powerhouse experience highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage systems and HV switching.
• Experience with gas systems is desirable; gas fitter accreditation may be completed after appointment.
• Schedule 26 statutory supervisor accreditation; strong safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance for electrical equipment and systems.
• Scope and coordinate major overhauls, including labour, materials, procedures, work packs and project schedules.
• Provide direction, support and technical guidance to Alcoa employees and contractors.
• Apply fault-finding and problem-solving to diagnose issues and improve performance.
• Manage maintenance budgets, forecasts, purchase orders and spare-parts inventory.
• Champion safe work practices and regulatory compliance across Powerhouse operations.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

HV switching

High voltage systems

Safety compliance

Gas systems knowledge

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Electrical trade qualification

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

As the Powerhouse Electrical Coordinator at our Wagerup Refinery, you will provide frontline leadership for the safe, planned and cost-effective delivery of electrical maintenance across Powerhouse operations and power distribution. Reporting to the Powerhouse Superintendent, you will coordinate maintenance activities, major overhauls and shutdowns to maximise plant reliability, availability and the uninterrupted supply of utilities to the refinery. This day-shift position works 10.3-hour shifts on a 5-on, 4-off roster.

Working closely with operations, maintenance teams, contractors and technical specialists, you will:

• Lead the planning and execution of preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance for electrical equipment and systems.
• Scope and coordinate major overhauls, including labour, materials, procedures, work packs and project schedules in line with Reliability Excellence standards.
• Provide direction, support and technical guidance to Alcoa employees and contractors undertaking planned and unplanned maintenance.
• Apply advanced fault-finding and problem-solving skills to diagnose equipment issues, improve performance and reduce downtime.
• Manage maintenance budgets, forecasts, purchase orders and planned costs while supporting effective spare-parts and inventory control.
• Champion safe work practices, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement across Powerhouse operations.

What's On Offer

• Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.
• Employee growth and development opportunities.
• Parental leave support for all caregivers.
• 18 weeks Parental leave for primary caregivers.
• My Alcoa Benefits program offering travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing discounts.
• Salary packaging for a novated car lease, employee share plan and superannuation options.

What You Can Bring To The Role

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or a suitable electrical trade qualification.
• Demonstrated leadership and maintenance planning experience, with Powerhouse experience highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage systems and competency in HV switching.
• Experience working with gas systems is desirable; supervised gas fitter authorisation can be completed after appointment if not already held.
• Schedule 26 statutory supervisor accreditation, together with a strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

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

Alcoa's Wagerup Refinery is one of the world's most environmentally and technologically advanced alumina refineries, and produces approximately 2.9 million metric tons of alumina each year. Located approximately 150 kilometres south of Perth, it is located on the border of WA's picturesque Peel and South West regions. Our workplace is an inclusive and respectful environment, where we embrace change, new ideas and equal opportunity to succeed.

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.