Process Control Engineer

Alcoa Usa Group; Perth; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global aluminium company is seeking a Process Control Engineer to work in their Perth office. Your role will involve deploying advanced process control applications globally and collaborating with expert teams to improve processes using digital technologies. Ideal candidates will have a relevant engineering qualification and a strong understanding of process control systems. Attractive remuneration and employee development opportunities, along with parental leave support and various perks, are included with this position.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan

Employee growth and development opportunities

Parental leave support for all caregivers

Paid employee volunteering hours

Health and wellbeing discounts

Generous leave entitlements

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering specialising in Electrical Engineering, Chemical / Process Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of APC and ARC control scheme development.
• Familiarity with Honeywell systems or other DCS platforms would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in deploying advanced process control applications globally.
• Supporting initiatives leveraging digital technologies to maximise value.
• Developing and improving user interfaces for engineers and control attendants.

Skills

Knowledge of APC and ARC control scheme development

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Customer-focused problem-solving

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Engineering

Tools

Familiarity with Honeywell 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 your opportunity to help shape the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies.

Become a valued part of the team that's shaping the future of aluminium, revolutionising the way the world lives, builds, moves and flies.

Be part of it and shape your world.

About the Role

Our Process Control Product Line is a key part of the Information Technology and Automation Solutions Global Refining portfolio at Alcoa.

We deliver cutting-edge technical services to Alumina Refineries worldwide, driving process optimisation through advanced process control, regulatory control, and digital technologies such as advanced instrumentation, process modelling, and machine learning.

We are currently on the lookout for a Process Control Engineer to join our dynamic team, working across Alcoa's Perth office and Honeywell in Rivervale.

Here, you'll collaborate with experts to develop innovative solutions that reduce process variability, boost productivity, and enable safer, more sustainable operations - making a real impact on global refining.

Your key activities and contributions will be :

• Assisting in deploying advanced process control applications globally.
• Supporting initiatives leveraging digital technologies to maximise value.
• Developing and improving user interfaces for engineers and control attendants.
• Building monitoring tools to enhance controller effectiveness.
• Expanding your knowledge in advanced regulatory and process control.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external partners like Honeywell.

What's on offer

• Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.
• Employee growth and development opportunities.
• Parental leave support for all caregivers.
• Paid employee volunteering hours within our community.
• Alcoa Live Well program offering travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing discounts.
• Generous leave entitlements including a leisure a day off every 4-week period.
• Salary packaging for a novated car lease, employee share plan and superannuation options.

What you can bring to the role

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering specialising in Electrical Engineering, Chemical / Process Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of APC and ARC control scheme development.
• Familiarity with Honeywell systems or other DCS platforms would be highly desirable.
• Ability to manage priorities between site-based tasks and projects from central teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a customer-focused approach to problem-solving and delivering solutions.
• If you're early in your career or a recent graduate with relevant exposure, we'd love to hear from you.
• We're open to tailoring the role and providing training and development for the right candidate.

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.

About the Location

Alcoa Australia's company headquarters is located at 235 St Georges Terrace in Perth CBD, Western Australia, on Whadjuk Noongar land.

The office is conveniently close to public transport and parking, and hosts employees from various business functions, including Commercial, Finance, Sustainability, Communications, and Human Resources, as well as expert teams supporting local and global locations.

Our head office offers modern, open-plan working facilities and excellent end-of-trip amenities within a state-of-the-art building.

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.