Powerhouse Electrical Lead — Maintenance & Reliability

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

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.