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About the job
Do you have a passion for health and safety? We have an exciting opportunity for a Health Resource Officer within our Plant Protection Department! You will be a valued member of our team, working with a diverse group of people in a friendly, welcoming, and empowering environment. This is a 12-hour rotating shift position.
Reporting to the Plant Protection Supervisor, key responsibilities include supporting site teams in the implementation of health and safety objectives and emergency response operations.
Team members are responsible for updating department procedures, developing response protocols, and performing testing on fire protection systems / equipment (sprinkler systems, fire pumps).
Other work activities may include implementation of health and safety practices including:
- work permits,
- rescue pre-plans,
- critical risk controls,
- safety emergency response team training,
- site entry requirements,
- incident command / communication for emergencies, and
- providing location support in a variety of health and safety functions such as incident investigation, risk identification and control, and field observations.
About you
To play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone with:
- Cert 111 Mines Rescue or working towards the Certificate preferred,
- excellent computer literacy,
- a proven background and experience in emergency response,
- a strong team orientation and customer service focus,
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
- ability to work under pressure when dealing with all levels of management, employees, community, and external agencies,
- proven safe work practices and
- highly developed interpersonal skills.
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.
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
Thursday 7th April, 2022
Please include the following information with your application, by the close date
- A cover letter and your current resume
IMPORTANT COVID INFORMATION
All appointments are made subject to the successful applicant complying with the Victorian Government Immunisation directive for the mining industry which mandates 1st COVID vaccination by 15 October 2021 and fully vaccinated by 26 November 2021 for all Alcoa employees.
Please note that if you are progressed to an interview for this role you will be asked to provide proof of COVID vaccination or confirmed vaccination appointment.
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 permanent Australian residents or applicants who hold the relevant Visa with authority to work in Australia. Please ensure this information is clearly stated on your application.
Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.