Electrical Instrumentation Supervisor

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

We have an exciting opening for an Electrical Supervisor to join the team at our Wagerup Refinery This position is an opportunity for career development and growth in Electrical/Instrumentation (EI) maintenance management. You work an attractive 5 days on, 5 days off work schedule, leading our EI Technicians.

We see you playing a large part in the success of work execution and people engagement leading an electrical and instrumentation maintenance team. Your primary focus will be coaching the teams daily to meet and exceed all objectives in the areas of safety, environment, planned work completion and quality. This involves being an integral part of the area maintenance planning process and working closely with other workgroups and operations personnel.

Core activities in this role include:
- Responsibility for developing effective EI work plans using a standardised planning and assisting with minor project work,- Coaching, mentoring and guiding diverse EI trades teams consisting of EI tradespersons, and an EI trade assistant, to reach their full potential aligned to high standards of safety and work practices at all times,- Mentoring the crew to become an effective semi-autonomous work group that can make informed decisions to manage their own safety performance, work output, cost control, reporting and problem solving,- Involvement in daily and weekly planning, and development of the EI plan each week to match our business needs,- Developing costed work packs which contain detailed work scope, resource requirements (inclusive of labour and equipment) and parts/materials management,- Ensuring Alcoa mandatory training is up to date for your crew,- Assisting the Superintendent with cost control in your area of responsibility, and- Willingness to work towards attaining Level 3 High Voltage (HV) switching.

About you

To play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone with:
- Electrical or Electrical/Instrumentation trade background (or equivalent) and hold a current 'A' Grade Electrical license.- Supervisory Gas Fitter licence and HV Switching Operator tickets would be considered favourably-
- Well-developed leadership and communication skills to assist with co-ordinating EI maintenance teams with the work of other maintenance disciplines, negotiate issues and prioritise workload with your peers, other supervisory staff and operations management.- A successful history of planning, scheduling and executing electrical and instrument planned maintenance, preferably within a computerised maintenance planning system.- Exposure to Distributed Control Systems (preferably Honeywell) and PLC systems (preferably Allen-Bradley) is also highly desirable.- A consistent track record of accomplishment in the safe operation and maintenance of HV distribution systems, which may include circuit breakers, distribution transformers and overhead power lines highly desirable.

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?- Competitive remuneration package- Five weeks annual leave- Shift allowance- Benefits allowance- Performance related bonus (variable)- Paid volunteer time- 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-eth