High Voltage Technician

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:
Reporting to the Electrical Superintendent based out of Pinjarra Refinery we are looking for a High Voltage Technician to join our growing Electrical department in the HV team. The High Voltage Technician’s main responsibility is to work with the High Voltage Co-Ordinator to ensure High Voltage maintenance and breakdowns are conducted around site in accordance with the required standards.

In this role you will:
- Conduct work by interpreting drawings, layouts, or other specifications to install new systems, equipment, diagnose and repair and trouble shoot in existing electrical systems and equipment.- Recording of HV test report documentation and work pack close out, in line with site planning policies and procedures.- Conduct various electrical trade functions such as installations, maintenance, testing and repairs, of electrical equipment, associated with the HV electrical distribution system.- In conjunction with the Site Electrical Engineer, Distribution Engineer and High Voltage Coordinator develop switching programs, whilst maintaining statutory compliance.

What’s on offer:
- Career development opportunities to pursue your passion- Shift allowance- Benefits allowance- Performance related bonus (variable)- 16 weeks paid parental leave scheme- Paid annual volunteer hours- Social and diversity focused engagement opportunities

To play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone with:
- Completion of Certificate III in Electrotechnology.- Hold current WA A-Grade License- Completion of a Nationally Accredited High Voltage Switch Course- High risk license - EWP, Working at Heights, Construction White Card- Show existing experience and knowledge of HV apparatus and switching.- 5 years’ electrical experience within the Alumina, Resource, Manufacturing or Heavy-Duty Industry.- Ability to troubleshoot, interpret blueprints, drawings and undertake maintenance and repairs to high voltage apparatus.- Effective time management skills, with the distinct ability to complete work whilst adhering to the required schedule of works.- Sound verbal and written communication skills, with the distinct ability to work part of a high performing team.

Application Closing Date: 18th October 2024

Additional information-
- You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.

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About the Location

As one of the world’s largest alumina refineries, our Alcoa Pinjarra Refinery produces approximately 4.7 million metric tons each year. Located within the Shire of Murray in the Peel region of WA, just east of the Pinjarra town site, our workplace offers 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.