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Capital Project Engineer
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Location

Portland

Type

full-time

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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 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

  • Employee growth and development opportunities.

  • Parental leave support for all caregivers.

  • Employee assistance program for personal support services.

  • Alcoa Live Well program offering travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing discounts.

  • Salary packaging for a novated car lease, employee share plan and superannuation options.

  • Connect and be part of a community that celebrates diversity through our employee inclusion groups.

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. 

Other facts

Tech stack
Project Management,Stakeholder Engagement,Budget Management,Procurement,Contractor Management,Project Planning,Forecasting,Team Leadership,Communication,Collaboration,Asset Management,Process Improvement,Safety Compliance,Brownfield Projects,Engineering,Sustainability

About Alcoa

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Alcoa (NYSE: AA, ASX: AAI) is a global industry leader in bauxite, alumina, and aluminum products with a vision to build a legacy of excellence for future generations. With a values-based approach that encompasses integrity, operating excellence, care for people and courageous leadership, our purpose is to Turn Raw Potential into Real Progress. Since developing the process that made aluminum an affordable and vital part of modern life, our talented Alcoans have developed breakthrough innovations and best practices that have led to greater efficiency, safety, sustainability, and stronger communities wherever we operate.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Mining
Founding Year: 1888

What you'll do

  • The Capital Project Engineer will lead and coordinate capital projects from planning to closure, ensuring safe and successful delivery. Responsibilities include managing project budgets, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with project delivery procedures.

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What does a Capital Project Engineer do at Alcoa?

As a Capital Project Engineer at Alcoa, you will: the Capital Project Engineer will lead and coordinate capital projects from planning to closure, ensuring safe and successful delivery. Responsibilities include managing project budgets, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with project delivery procedures..

Why join Alcoa as a Capital Project Engineer?

Alcoa is a leading Mining company.

Is the Capital Project Engineer position at Alcoa remote?

The Capital Project Engineer position at Alcoa is based in Portland, Victoria, Australia. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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