Laboratory Specialist

Just as aluminium is the element of possibility, so too, are our current and future employees. When you join Alcoa, you have the opportunity to help define what it means to be a sustainable aluminium company. Our 135-year legacy gives you the systems and tools to thrive. We invented the industry and today we are redefining what it means to be a sustainable aluminium company from mines to metal. We are open, honest, accountable and do what we say we’ll do. We relentlessly pursue outstanding and sustainable results and creatively transform ideas into value. We treat all people with dignity and provide a diverse, inclusive work culture. We work safely, promote wellness, and protect the environment. Come grow your career, collaborate on a global scale and deliver materials essential to the world. Learn more about the endless career possibilities for you at Alcoa

About the job

Our Kwinana Refinery currently has a permanent opportunity for a suitably qualified Laboratory Specialist/Project Officer. You will help us bring innovative and creative development programs to fruition, advancing technological leadership and competitiveness. This position is full-time, working Monday to Friday each week with one flexible day off every four weeks.

Under the direction of the Senior Development Chemist, you are accountable for planning and implementing programs and providing support to departmental and process projects aimed at monitoring and improving the productivity and efficiency as well as the overall quality of the refinery. Further contributions in this role include:
- Providing technical expertise and process knowledge to successful implementation of multi-disciplinary projects within the Refinery,- Providing concise, accurate and timely recommendations from project work to personnel to consider in process changes,- Development of Laboratory support staff through training and development on specialised analytical, laboratory and pilot plant equipment,- Instil work practices that ensure safe, efficient and technically sound working conditions.- Working safely and promoting a strong safety culture in a continuously operating refinery- Assisting with measurements of process both inline and sample based- Working at heights and completing manual work; including carrying heavy equipment and hammering valves- Maintaining a high standard of accuracy and precision in all sampling & analysis- Timely progress of required work- Handle and work with corrosive chemicals- Collecting representative samples for further processing in the laboratory.

About you

To play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone with:
- Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques is essential, or Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) desirable,- An ability to work independently,- An open mind to contribute to efficiencies, innovation, and facilitating new insights,- Engagement across various work groups, with the ability to communicate and connect with all levels of the business.

Why Alcoa?

Our values - act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people, lead with courage - are at the foundation of everything we do.

At Alcoa we strive to create an inclusive workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work regardless of their background. We know it starts and finishes with you, which is why our value ‘care for people’ is so important to us. It ensures not only your physical safety but also provides an inclusive and welcoming workplace for people from all walks of life, encouraging diversity of thought from each and every person.

As an Alcoa employee, you will embark on growth opportunities and can truly make a difference being part of an organisation that respects and considers flexibility whilst empowering you with stimulating and challenging work.

What’s on offer?- Competitive remuneration package- Career development opportunities- Monthly Leisure Day- Benefits allowance- Performance related bonus (variable)- Superannuation above guarantee- 16 weeks paid parental leave scheme- Paid annual volunteer hours- Employee groups including the Social Club, Alcoa Women’s Network, EAGLE (Employees at Alcoa for Gay, Lesbian, bisexual and transgender Equality) and AWARE (Alcoans Working Actively for Racial-ethnic Equality)

Our Locations

Alcoa’s Australian operations represent one of the world’s largest integrated bauxite mining, alumina refining and aluminium smelting systems and add value to Australia’s local, state and national economies at every stage. Our Australian operations support approximately 4,370 direct jobs including multiple entry talent pathways/programs, predominantly in regional Western Australia.

Supported by our head office in Booragoon and the Bindjareb Regional office in Pinjarra, our operations include: our world-class Technology Development Centre of Excellence (COE), two bauxite mines in Western Australia (Huntly and Willowdale); three alumina refineries in Western Australia (Kwinana, Pinj