Control Systems Specialist

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About the job

An exciting specialist opportunity exists for a suitably qualified engineer or experienced electrical maintenance technician that is seeking to gain exposure and consolidate their skills in process control systems

In this site-based role primarily located at our Pinjarra Alumina Refinery, you will work alongside our process control technical team that form part of the Alcoa Honeywell Alliance - a strategic program known as QUASAR (Quality Automation Solutions in Alumina Refining) that provides a standard operational control system environment to our 7 Refineries worldwide.

As our Control Systems Specialist, you will be responsible for the maintenance of existing systems whilst providing rapid problem resolution and technical advice that will ensure Alcoa’s global process control strategies are integrated to refinery’s plans, project implementations, and support activities.

Additionally, you will also be accountable for:- Acting as the ‘Alcoa Responsible Person’ safety contact for site contracted services and providing effective communication for safety incidents and any associated follow-up or escalation.- Performing system administration, modifications for the control systems, and providing technical support to engineers, maintenance, and users.- Tracking and reporting project and support metrics, whilst performing ASAT PSC compliance tasks and corrective actions together with the other Site Team members.- Approval of the technical acceptance of control system Infrastructure documentation on behalf of the Refinery.- Providing after hour’s rostered coverage to respond to any critical process systems incidents and ensure system recovery.

About you

To play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone with:
- Tertiary qualifications in either Electrical / Process Engineering or have an Electrical trade with experience in maintaining control systems.- Strong product knowledge of Honeywell Process Control Systems.- Bayer Process knowledge would be considered desirable.- Strong computer literacy and extensive use of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).- A consultative approach, an analytical mind, and well-honed problem-solving skills- An ability to work in a systematic, structured, and efficient manner.- Communication and relationship building skills that will make an impact, work collaboratively with key peers and customers.- Current WA drivers’ licence.

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 while empowering you with stimulating and challenging work.

What’s on offer?- Attractive remuneration package- Additional leave with a Monthly Leisure Day- Work from home flexibility- Career development opportunities- Performance related bonus (variable)- Superannuation above guarantee- 16 weeks paid primary parental leave scheme- Paid annual volunteering 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