Just as aluminum is the element of possibility, so too, are our current and future employees. We relentlessly pursue outstanding and sustainable results and creatively transform ideas into value. At Alcoa you can quickly make your mark, impact your world and grow your career. Alcoa is a truly global company with many locations worldwide. The majority of our hiring takes place in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Iceland, Hungary, The Netherlands, Norway, Spain, and the United States. While some roles are based on-site, Alcoa also offers a flexible working model for certain positions. Come learn what’s possible for you!
About the job
Are you interested in focusing on a deeper level with your technical problem-solving work and getting involved in exciting Alcoa strategic initiatives? You could be working on exciting projects such as Mechanical Vapor Recompression, Electric Calcination or how Digital Twins will be deployed for online real-time process optimisation.
We are pleased to be able to offer this global opportunity to join the Process Simulation & Equipment Development Team within the Continuous Improvement Centre of Excellence (CI CoE) as a Process Modelling Engineer, based at any one of our global alumina refineries.
You will be providing specialist services and advice to improve the performance and reliability of processes and equipment in Alcoa’s global operations through the application of computational modelling. You could see yourself working on projects for Refining, Mining or Smelting in this role!
Some of your core activities include:
Being recognised as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing specialist mathematical modelling services and contributing to projects across global operating locations in your area of process modelling expertise.
Determining requirements for, developing, validating and deploying process models and Digital Twins into operations, along with model interfaces, visualisations and supporting documentation.
Using process models to undertake equipment performance evaluation and process improvement studies
Providing coaching and training to model end-users at operating locations and junior modelling staff within the CoE modelling team in the development and use of process models.
Ensuring projects and services are delivered on-schedule, to customer satisfaction, within budget constraints and in compliance with Alcoa project management protocols.
Creating and maintaining effective networks with internal customers, other engineers and external organisations.
About you
To play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone with:
Bachelor degree qualifications in Chemical Engineering
Consolidated experience in delivery of process modelling services in alumina refining or other relevant industry, such as resources, energy or manufacturing.
Expertise in the use of process modelling software such as Aspen Engineering Suite (Aspen Custom Modeller, Aspen Plus and Hysys), MATLAB or similar tools.
Programming skills e.g., Fortran, Python, VBA and knowledge of OLE automation is an advantage.
Excellent organisational skills, project delivery experience.
Ideally, we are looking for someone who is not afraid to step up as a leader in your area of expertise.
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.
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?
*Note that these benefits will differ slightly depending on the region you are employed in.
Excellent remuneration package
Benefits allowance
Performance related bonus (variable)
Paid annual volunteer hours
Employee Assistance Program
Employee groups including the Social Club, Alcoa Women’s Network and EAGLE (Employees at Alcoa for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Equality) AWARE (Employees at Alcoa Actively Working for Racial-Ethnic Equality) and our group of PwD's ABLE (Employees at Alcoa Going Beyond Limiting Expectations).
Monthly Leisure Day *Aus only
Industry leading superannuation *Aus only
Industry leading parental leave scheme *Aus only
Novated car lease scheme *Aus only
Our Locations
For this role, we are able to consider the option of having you based at any of our refineries globally in Australia (Kwinana, Pinjarra, Wagerup), Brazil (São Luís, Poços de Caldas) or Spain (San Ciprián). This is subject to your working rights for the relevant region.
In Brazil, Alcoa has three production units in Poços de Caldas (MG), São Luís (MA) and Juruti (PA) and offices in São Paulo (SP), Poços de Caldas (MG) and Brasília (DF). We have more than 7,000 direct and indirect employees in Brazil, many of them from the communities where we operate, forming a team committed to propagating values, through our operations, work safety, sustainability concepts and the Alcoa Institute, among others.
Alcoa is a company that is recognized for giving national and international opportunities to its employees. Here we have a strong culture of safety and sustainability. Inclusion & Diversity is one of the Company's pillars and we've received awards for this. Come and work at Alcoa Brazil!
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
Thursday 24th March 2022
Western Australia Locations – COVID-19 Vaccination
All appointments are made subject to the successful applicant providing evidence that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in line with WA State Government’s Resources Industry Worker (Restrictions on Access) Directions.
Please note that if you are progressed to an interview for this role you will be asked to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or a valid exemption.
Alcoa respects your privacy and will hold, use and disclose the information as required of us by law.
Alcoa employee’s proof of vaccination is managed internally through our medical centres.
Additional information
You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.
This position is available only to applicants who meet the relevant working rights for the region you are applying to work in. Please ensure this information is clearly stated on your application.
Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.
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