Senior Project Engineer- Gallium

Alcoa of Australia Ltd; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration package

Be part of Wagerup Gallium Project

Hybrid work options

Generous leave entitlements

Career growth and benefits program

Job summary

Alcoa of Australia Ltd in Western Australia is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join the Gallium project team, based between Perth and Wagerup. You will coordinate multidiscipline engineering activities to deliver safe, efficient project outcomes through to commissioning and handover.

You will manage interfaces with asset owner partners, EPCM and contractors, support execution planning, change control, and reporting, and step into the Project Manager role when required.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification with strong project delivery experience in mining, minerals processing, chemical/process plants or similar environments.
• Experience managing project packages, multidiscipline interfaces and stakeholder relationships across engineering, procurement, construction or commissioning.
• Confidence working with EPCM, contractor and asset owner interfaces, including project reporting, change control and meeting coordination.
• Brownfields project experience will be highly regarded, particularly in mining, process plant or owner/operator environments.
• Practical, collaborative and self-motivated approach in a fast-paced project environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multidiscipline engineering activities to support safe, efficient and timely project outcomes through to commissioning, performance testing and handover.
• Support the Project Manager with execution planning, stakeholder alignment, change control, reporting and project meetings, stepping into the Project Manager role when required.
• Manage key interfaces with the asset owner partner, EPCM and contractors, ensuring requirements are reflected in design and aligned to the Basis of Design and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to development and maintenance of project schedules and progress reporting.
• Assist in risk management, change control and delivery governance across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning.

Skills

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Interface coordination

Change control

Project reporting

Education

Engineering degree

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. As a leader within Alcoa, you can help fulfill our purpose and realise our vision to build a legacy of excellence for future generations. Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace with the flexibility and equal opportunities that help everyone thrive. You have the power to shape things and individuals to make them better.

About the Role

We have an exciting 18-month fixed-term opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer to join our Gallium project team; this role is based between our Perth office and Wagerup refinery. Supporting the Wagerup Gallium Project, a brownfields development moving through engineering, procurement and delivery, you will coordinate multidiscipline engineering activities to support safe, efficient and timely project outcomes through to commissioning, performance testing and handover. You will manage key interfaces with the asset owner partner, EPCM and contractors, ensuring requirements are reflected in design and aligned to the approved Basis of Design, regulatory requirements and approvals. You will also support the Project Manager with execution planning, stakeholder alignment, change control, reporting and project meetings, stepping into the Project Manager role when required.

What’s on offer

• Attractive remuneration package
• Be Part of Alcoa’s Wagerup Gallium Project.
• Flexible hybrid working options.
• Generous leave entitlements, including leisure days and parental leave support.
• Career growth, development opportunities and access to Alcoa’s employee benefits program.

What you can bring to the role

• A recognised Engineering qualification with strong project delivery experience in mining, minerals processing, chemical/process plants or similar industrial environments.
• Experience managing project packages, multidiscipline interfaces and stakeholder relationships across engineering, procurement, construction or commissioning.
• Confidence working with EPCM, contractor and asset owner partner interfaces, including project reporting, change control and meeting coordination.
• Brownfields project experience will be highly regarded, particularly in mining, process plant or owner/operator environments.
• A practical, collaborative and self-motivated approach in a fast-paced project environment.

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.

About the Location

Recognized as an industry pioneer, Alcoa has established itself as an international company with operations across six continents. Alcoa's Australian portfolio includes: two bauxite mines in Western Australia, three alumina refineries at Kwinana, Pinjarra and Wagerup and one aluminium smelter in Portland VIC and two corporate office facilities in Bindjareb and Booragoon. Wherever you choose to join us, you'll be joining a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation. 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. Shape your Career at Alcoa!

As an Alcoan you are part of a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation. As a values-based company, we Act with Integrity, Operate with Excellence, Care for People, and Lead with Courage.

Join us and become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. We treat all people with dignity and we believe in inclusion, diversity and enabling all employees to grow and develop their careers with us, where they can pursue their passions.

Discover the possibilities a career with Alcoa can have for you. Come shape your career with us!