**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.
**About the Role**
We have an exciting opportunity for a tech-savvy, problem solver with a passion for manufacturing and process control systems to join our team at Portland Aluminium team!
In this hands-on technical role, you will be key in supporting and advancing computer systems, ensuring compliance, and spearheading innovation within our dedicated smelting business area.
In addition, as the Information Systems Consultant, your key focus areas will be:
- Assessing and interpretating user Manufacturing and Process control and automation requirements, and the subsequent design and implementation of solutions to satisfy these requirements, to project management and ITAS standards; and
- Identifying emerging technologies both within and outside Alcoa with the potential of reducing the complexity and cost of processing operations.
Combine your love for all things technical within a major manufacturing environment as we continue to pioneer the future of the aluminium industry!
**What's on offer**
- Career development opportunities to pursue your passion
- Enjoy a Monthly Leisure Day
- Performance related bonus (variable)
- 16 weeks paid primary parental leave scheme
- Paid annual volunteering hours
- Social and diversity focused engagement opportunities
**What you can bring to the role**
- Tertiary qualifications in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field would be considered desirable.
- Proven experience in problem-solving.
- A background in large, industrial environments.
- Experience of OSIsoft, Scada and SQL Server would be highly beneficial but we will train you.
- A team player who can work with people from all different functions and levels within the operations.
- Programming skills and familiarity with automation technologies.
**Additional information**
- You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.
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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 embrace change and provide equal opportunities to all, where you can thrive, and do your best work in a supportive environment. Join in and shape your career, the environment and industry, with us!
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.