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.
This is an opportunity for you to bring your wealth of experience to the team and help shape the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low carbon technologies. You have the power to shape things to make them better.
About the Role
Are you a skilled engineer ready to take on a dynamic role in project management? Can you collaborate across multi-disciplined teams to deliver on projects? Then we want to hear from you!
We're seeking a dedicated Capital Project Engineer to join our team at our Portland Smelter. As a Project Engineer, you'll be accountable for managing and coordinating capital projects, ensuring their safe and successful delivery while meeting business objectives.
Key Responsibilities include:
Lead and coordinate assigned capital projects, from planning and forecasting to project closure.
Develop Front End Loading (FEL) and project contracting strategies for efficient project delivery.
Facilitate Asset Owner led teams to ensure operable and maintainable project solutions.
Engage stakeholders in project delivery procedures and processes to ensure their contribution and ownership.
Ensure compliance with Alcoa project delivery procedures and processes, continually improving and streamlining as needed.
Manage project budgets, pricing, procurement, and contractor management strategies.
Monitor project progress, providing accurate forecasting and timely updates to stakeholders.
Maintain audit compliance with project delivery processes and procedures.
If you're ready to play a key role in delivering efficient and successful capital projects, apply now! Join us in shaping the future of engineering at the Portland Smelter.
What’s on offer
Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.
Employee growth and development opportunities.
Parental leave support for all caregivers.
Paid employee volunteering hours within our community.
Generous leave entitlements including a leisure a day off every 4-week period.
Salary packaging for a novated car lease, employee share plan and superannuation options..
What you can bring to the role
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Civil, Mechanical or Electrical).
Track record of managing brownfield projects within a heavy industry setting.
Proven experience in project management and coordination.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills to collaborate at all levels of our operations.
Knowledge of project planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
Ability to lead teams and drive projects to successful completion.
Additional information
Interviews may progress prior to the closing date, although all applications will be considered.
You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.
Be part of shaping our organisation and join us in building a legacy of excellence for future generations.
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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 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
- Track record managing brownfield projects in a heavy industry setting
- Proven experience in project management and coordination
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Knowledge of project planning, budgeting, and forecasting
- Ability to lead teams and drive projects to successful completion
What We Do
Alcoa is a global industry leader in the production of bauxite, alumina, and aluminum, operating across the upstream value chain with a focus on sustainable manufacturing.
