Shape Your WorldAs a Chemical Engineering Vacation Student, you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills in a real-world setting. You will be assigned to work on a project that delivers real value to the business and provides you with hands-on industry experience.About the RoleThe Chemical Engineering Vacation Student program is designed to support you in becoming a creative problem solver. You will be matched with a senior specialist who will offer hands-on training, mentoring, and coaching. Throughout the 12-week paid summer placement, you will gain professional growth, technical expansion, and become an integral part of our vibrant community.What's on Offer?Exposure to industry and a future career in chemical engineeringAn attractive hourly rate of pay for the hours you workMeaningful project work that provides you with valuable hands-on work experienceWorking locally, in an onsite environment enabling you to return home to friends and family every nightInclusion and diversity networks; shaping a culture where everyone is welcome, respected and heardBe part of our commitment to sustainability, delivering world-class technology and innovations that lead the aluminium industryA workplace culture that strongly values your safetyIncreased opportunity to gain a place in the Alcoa Graduate Program after you have completed your degreeAccess to the Alcoa Live Well program with a selection of health & wellbeing discount offers to help you live your best lifeProject OverviewYou will be working based on site at our Portland Aluminium Smelter. You will be exposed to a combination of data and statistical analysis of process information, refinery sampling and laboratory analysis. You will also be involved in process troubleshooting, computer-based data manipulation and trending heat and mass balances.About YouWe are interested in hearing from curious university students who are:Ideally, in their penultimate year of study, however we do accept applications across all year groupsSelf-motivated and passionate for their chosen discipline, eager to learn and expand their knowledgeCapable of working independently with the ability to communicate and engage with multiple stakeholders to obtain a project outcomeStrong team players with effective time management, organisational and problem-solving skillsAble to travel to and from your work location each dayRecruitment ProcessSubmit online application (resume, cover letter, transcript)Complete 10-min video interviewFinish psychometric testing (1 hr)Reference checkPre-employment medical