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Reliability Engineer - Mechanical


Company : Alcoa Of Australia Ltd


Location : Melbourne, Victoria


Created : 2025-12-16


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

OverviewAt Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. Every Alcoan is a workshaper, teamshaper, ideashaper, worldshaper.Mechanical Reliability Engineer OC1 (Raw Materials & Digestion)Step into a newly created role focused on driving mechanical and reliability improvements. Unlike traditional engineering roles, you''ll deliver targeted engineering packages, not daytoday support under the guidance of the Area Senior Mechanical Engineer. You''ll collaborate with OC1 engineers, central reliability and asset integrity teams, and Alcoa''s Centre of Excellence to:Lead improvement projects addressing safety, quality, and equipment performanceImplement new technologies and costsaving solutionsDevelop predictive and preventative maintenance strategiesConduct root cause analyses and define scopes for major repairsSupport capital projects and enhance equipment documentation and sparesMechanical Engineer OC2 (Clarification)In this handson role you will support production equipment and facilities, troubleshoot issues, and lead projects that improve reliability and uptime. You''ll also respond to breakdowns and implement longterm fixes. Your responsibilities include:Delivering engineering solutions to recurring equipment and safety issuesManaging capital and expense projects from scope to executionEnsuring compliance with engineering standardsEnhancing maintenance strategies and addressing equipment obsolescenceBenefitsAttractive remuneration and variable bonus planGenerous parental leaveOne additional paid Alcoa Flexi DayAlcoa Live Well program offering travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing discountsGenerous leave entitlements including a leisure day off every 4week periodSalary packaging for a novated car lease, employee share plan and superannuation optionsQualificationsA tertiary Engineering qualification (Engineers Australiarecognised)Experience in maintenance, reliability, or heavy industryStrong problemsolving, initiative, and communication skillsFamiliarity with risk, quality, and reliability frameworksFor OC2 role: experience with pumps, tanks, thickeners, and welding is a plusAdditional InformationInterviews may progress prior to the closing date; all applications will be considered.You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted; this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.LocationAlcoa''s Wagerup Refinery is one of the world''s most environmentally and technologically advanced alumina refineries, producing approximately 2.9 million metric tons of alumina each year. Located approximately 150 kilometres south of Perth, it is situated on the border of WA''s picturesque Peel and SouthWest regions.Our workplace is an inclusive and respectful environment. 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. Our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.#J-18808-Ljbffr