Shape Your WorldAt 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 RoleAs the Mechanical Engineer, you will provide mechanical and reliability engineering support across production equipment and supporting facilities between Bunbury Port and Kwinana Port. In this 12-month fixed-term role, you will apply your technical knowledge to daily troubleshooting, strategic improvements, problem investigation and mechanical design work.You will provide advice and assistance to maintenance personnel to improve uptime and equipment reliability, while adhering to regulatory and Alcoa EHS requirements. Tasks are performed in a hands-on setting and may include providing on-call response to restore flow, as well as developing and implementing countermeasures to prevent problem recurrence. This role will work across both port locations on a Monday to Friday roster.Duties IncludeDevelop and optimise equipment reliability strategies, preventative and predictive maintenance programs, and compliance with OEM and engineering standards.Investigate equipment issues and implement engineering solutions to eliminate safety and quality concerns, recurring failures and other operational risks.Develop and maintain equipment bills of materials, critical spares, files, drawings and technical documentation across both Port sites.Prepare scopes of work and provide mechanical engineering support for repairs, major overhauls, and capital and expense projects, proactively identifying delivery risks.Identify and implement continuous improvement, cost reduction and equipment obsolescence initiatives that enhance safety, performance and reliability.What’s on offerAttractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.My Alcoa Benefits program offering travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing discounts.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.Connect and be part of a community that celebrates diversity through our employee inclusion groups.What you can bring to the roleA tertiary qualification in Engineering with previous experience in maintenance, reliability, heavy industry or plant engineering highly regarded.An understanding of reliability principles, risk management and continuous improvement.The ability to communicate at all levels of the organization, crucial within our dynamic and diverse team environment.Improvements to equipment management strategies with a focus on preventative maintenance and spares systems.Proven experience completing projects, investigating and implementing solutions to address root cause.An ability to prioritise a high workload and persevere through daily challenges.Experience in pumps, calciners, vacuum filters and material handling/conveying will be advantageous.Adequate knowledge in welding procedures and pressure equipment.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.#AlcoaAUS#LI-JL3About the LocationRecognized as an industry pioneer, Alcoa has established itself as an international company with operations across six continents. Alcoa's Australian portfolio includes: two bauxite mines in Western Australia, three alumina refineries at Kwinana, Pinjarra and Wagerup and one aluminium smelter in Portland VIC and two corporate office facilities in Bindjareb and Booragoon. Wherever you choose to join us, you'll be joining a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation.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.