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Alcoa

Chemical Engineer

Alcoa

. Apply technical knowledge to improve refinery output, product quality and processing efficiency .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timePinjarra • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgy, focusing on process control, production planning, and operational troubleshooting. Capable of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to enhance refinery output and product quality.

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Chemical Engineering DegreeProduction Control ExperienceBayer Process KnowledgeAnalytical Troubleshooting SkillsTechnical Communication Skills

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Hard Skills
Process ControlProduction PlanningProcess ImprovementTechnical TrainingData AnalysisOperational TroubleshootingProcess Parameter SettingCapital Project InputPlant-Scale InvestigationsLaboratory Support
Soft Skills
Collaborative ApproachStrong Communication Skills
Industry Keywords
Refinery OutputProduct QualityProcessing EfficiencyMedium-Term PlanningProcess-Control ImprovementsEquipment AvailabilityProduction CostsScope DefinitionCost-Benefit AssessmentsDecision Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Apply technical knowledge to improve refinery output, product quality and processing efficiency
  • Manage daily processes and conduct medium-term planning to develop practical operating strategies and improve plant performance
  • Review laboratory results, process data and operating logs against targets and identify process-control improvements
  • Support operational troubleshooting and develop instructions to resolve recurring process issues
  • Contribute to production planning, set process-parameter goals and deliver technical training for operational teams
  • Participate in process-improvement teams to optimise throughput, quality, equipment availability and production costs
  • Provide technical input to capital projects, including scope definition, cost-benefit assessments and decision analysis
  • Plan and implement plant-scale investigations with laboratory and pilot-scale experimental support
  • Work closely with operations, maintenance, engineering and laboratory teams
  • Report to a Senior Chemical Engineer

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • A degree in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgy, or an equivalent qualification
  • Experience in production and/or process control
  • Bayer process experience is desirable
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly
  • An analytical approach to troubleshooting and identifying practical process improvements
  • A collaborative approach to working with operations, maintenance, engineering and laboratory teams

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan
  • Monday–Friday roster, allowing you to be home after each shift
  • Employee growth and development opportunities
  • One additional paid Alcoa Flexi Day
  • My Alcoa Benefits program offering travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing discounts
  • Generous leave entitlements including a leisure a day off every 4-week period