What are the responsibilities and job description for the High Voltage Supervisor position at Alcoa of Australia Limited?
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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.
As a leader within Alcoa, you can help fulfill our purpose and realize our vision to reinvent the aluminium industry. Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace with opportunities that help everyone thrive and build diverse, rewarding careers. You have the power to shape things and individuals to make them better.
About the Role:
We have an exciting opening for a High Voltage Supervisor to join the team at our Wagerup Refinery! The position reports directly through to our Electrical Superintendent. This role is a Monday to Friday Days only roster.
As an Alcoa Supervisor you will play a large part in the success of work execution and people engagement. This front-line leadership role is responsible for mentorship and coaching others to reach their full potential whilst developing and upholding very high standards in safety, electrical maintenance practices whilst guiding diverse teams to achieve its goals in all areas of the business.
Performing all tasks in a safe and efficient manner and with active dedication to driving improvements in safe behaviour and safety systems, this role is responsible for:
Coordinating the efficient operation of the site High Voltage Electrical Network
The High Voltage Supervisor main responsibility is to work with the High Voltage Co-Ordinator to ensure High Voltage maintenance and breakdowns are conducted around site in accordance with the required standards.
Responsible for writing HV switching programs, in accordance with policies and procedures and in line with WHS (Mines) regulations and WAESTD62 standards.
Work delivery & technical coordination & Alcoa Responsible Person (ARP) for contractors
Managing costs within agreed levels and reporting variances
Supervising Electrical Tradespeople, and liaising with contractors and stakeholders at the Wagerup
providing leadership, training and development of the team
monitoring workloads to optimise the use of labour
effectively handling industrial relations within the area of responsibility; and
developing and maintaining positive working relationships.
What’s on offer:
Career development opportunities to pursue your passion
Benefits allowance
Leisure day off every 4 weeks
Performance related bonus (variable)
16 weeks paid parental leave scheme
Paid annual volunteer hours
What you can bring to the role:
To play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone with:
Active dedication to environment, health and safety in the work place
Well-developed leadership and influencing skills with a proven track record in coaching and mentoring
Excellent interpersonal skills with experience handling multiple priorities and customers; building strong customer relationships at all levels of the organisation, and using initiative and problem-solving capability to identify and resolve issues as they arise
An Electrical Trade (Australian Apprenticeship, Tradesperson’s Rights Certificate or equivalent);
and an A Grade Electrical Licence
Technical experience in the maintenance and/or construction of high voltage assets, preferably substations.
You should hold or be willing to complete Schedule 26 - Statutory Supervisor accreditation. Alcoa will provide support in obtaining accreditation.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a leadership position or have worked in a similar operation or industry to Alcoa.
Disclaimer: Please note that applications close midday Australian Western Standard Time of the posting end date.
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.
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About the Location
Alcoa's Wagerup Refinery is one of the world's most environmentally and technologically advanced alumina refineries, and produces approximately 2.9 million metric tons of alumina each year. Located approximately 150 kilometres south of Perth, it is located on the border of WA’s picturesque Peel and South West regions. Our workplace is an inclusive and respectful environment, where we embrace change, new ideas and equal opportunity to succeed.
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.
