Smelter Operator (Talent Pool)

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.

About the opportunity

Our people inspire us with their passion, their ideas, their support for each other and their community focus and we have fixed term and permanent opportunities right now at our Portland Aluminium Smelter for Smelter Operators.

As a company we believe diversity makes us stronger. As a nationally recognised employer of choice, Alcoa encourages applications from women, Aboriginal people, and others of a diverse set of backgrounds with different skills and life experiences. We are keen to grow employment opportunities for those local to our sites to enable them to develop exciting careers within our business. Perhaps you don't have industry experience? No problem! Just bring a can-do, positive attitude; because for us, the right attitude is everything!

Our operators enjoy:

• A great work/life balance on a 12hr shift roster with generous remuneration
• Returning home every day, enabling you to enjoy those special family occasions
• Working in a physical and rewarding environment, while building skills and knowledge to assist with career growth
• Flexibility – the ability to work with different members of your crew, working across different departments and growth opportunities to progress your career.
• Being a part of a supportive, inclusive and encouraging team environment
• Training opportunities to operate a number of different types of machinery; licences will be provided.

If these opportunities appeal to you but the job is unfamiliar, here are a few of the day-to-day duties and expectations of a Smelter Operator:

• Each shift starts with a toolbox meeting with your Supervisor and team-mates where you discuss safety, priorities for the day and tasks to ensure production occurs in a safe and efficient manner.
• Monitoring processes to ensure there are no safety hazards and the equipment is running efficiently
• Perform routines involving computerised, electronic and remote-controlled equipment, manual handling, machinery operation and working in hot environments.
• Working with engineers, trades, maintenance crews and contractor groups to help problem solve and implement ideas to help bring safety improvements and efficiencies to the business.
• Participate in various work-place programs around health and safety, wellness, inclusion and volunteering.

Throughout all these tasks you will be supported and mentored on the job by experienced fellow operators as you learn the ropes. There is room to grow and take on extra responsibility as your knowledge and skills develop.

About you

To play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone with:

• The ability to learn new skills and follow safe work instructions
• To be fit and able to work in a practical / hands-on work environment
• A dedicated approach to work
• High Risk work licence - Forklift & Crane preferred but not essential.
• Flexibility is required, as the role is a 12-hour rotating shift roster.
• Basic computer literacy
• A current driver’s licence
• Problem solving ability
• Well-developed problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills
• A high level of self-sufficiency and initiative to work both independently and as part of a team, and
• Commitment to the environment, health and safety in the workplace; with strong values toward working safely and care towards oneself and others.

Why Alcoa?

Our values – act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people and 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.

We embrace change, new ideas and promote a culture of respect and equal opportunity. Our employment programs are underpinned by diversity and equality and continue to be recognised and rewarded. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women and LGBTIQ+ job seekers.

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.

Flexible work arrangements may be considered, please let us know when you apply if this is something you are seeking.

What’s on offer?

• Competitive remuneration package
• Five weeks annual leave
• Secure, permanent and local employment without FIFO pressures
• Provision of all your work clothing, PPE and tooling
• Average working week of 36 hours
• Industry leading superannuation
• Industry leading 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, Pinjarra and Wagerup); one aluminium smelter in Victoria (Portland); two dedicated port facilities in Western Australia (Kwinana and Bunbury); and two Alcoa Farmlands sites in Western Australia (Pinjarra and Wagerup).

Applications close

Tuesday, 14 May 2024

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.

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About the Location

Our Portland Smelter is a joint venture between Alcoa of Australia (55%), CITIC (22.5%) and Marubeni Aluminium Australia (22.5%). Alcoa manages the day-to-day operations at the smelter and we produce approximately 19 per cent of Australia’s total aluminium production in Portland. We are proud of the long-standing relationships we have within our local community and are committed to supporting social and diverse causes. We embrace change and provide equal opportunities to all, where you can thrive, and do your best work in a supportive environment. Join in and shape your career, the environment and industry, with us!

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.