Process Engineer

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 Role

Portland Aluminium is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to join its Technical team in a permanent role on a family-friendly Monday–Friday roster. The role focuses on monitoring process variables, driving improvements, leading investigations, and enhancing plant operations, efficiency, and product quality within your assigned area.

Key activities in the role are:

• Secure capital investment by developing and updating production upgrade and cost reduction plans.

• Improve smelter efficiency through standard methodologies and daily management practices.

• Support production growth and technical improvements through process problem-solving and plant trials.

About you

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

• Tertiary qualification in Chemical Engineering (or related discipline); similar engineering backgrounds considered.

• Process plant experience.

• Strong communication skills across all business levels.

• Ability to develop and maintain effective process management systems.

• Strong commitment to environmental, health, and safety standards.

A consistent record in pro-active problem solving with your use of initiative and a desire to continuously improve business performance will be utilised in a dynamic team environment!

What’s on offer

• Opportunities for career growth and pursuing your passion.

• Monthly Leisure Day.

• Benefits allowance.

• Performance-based bonus.

• 16 weeks of paid parental leave.

• Paid volunteer leave hours.

• Social and diversity focused engagement opportunities.

What you can bring to the role

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

• Tertiary qualification in Chemical Engineering (or a related engineering discipline).

• Experience in process plant operations.

• Strong communication skills across all levels of the business.

• Ability to develop and maintain effective process management systems.

• Commitment to environmental, health, and safety standards.

Be part of shaping our organisation and join us in building a legacy of excellence for future generations.

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 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.