Senior Laboratory Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026. Alcoa scores A on the Alion truth index.
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.
This is your opportunity to help shape the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies. Become a valued part of the team that’s shaping the future of aluminium, revolutionising the way the world lives, builds, moves and flies. Be part of it and shape your world.
About the Role
Do you enjoy solving practical problems and keeping laboratory equipment running reliably? Alcoa WA Lab is seeking a technician, at Wagerup refinery to support safe, reliable and quality-focused laboratory operations.
Reporting to the Lab Manager, you will be the first point of contact for equipment and maintenance issues, coordinating support and helping identify and resolve the root causes of problems. Your work will span equipment maintenance, calibration, procurement and building maintenance coordination.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Troubleshoot laboratory issues, record and communicate problems, identify root causes and coordinate resolution at the lowest appropriate level.
- Support preventive equipment maintenance; schedule maintenance and coordinate onsite repairs, building maintenance, external equipment support providers and contractors; liaise with suppliers.
- Maintain equipment identification tags, calibration certification and laboratory calibration records; oversee quality control charts, participate in internal and external quality audits and complete assigned quality actions.
- Order non-stock laboratory items and consumables, coordinate unpacking and storage, review consumables costs and contribute to budget preparation, forecasting and business planning.
- Participate in safety inspections, housekeeping checks, safety meetings, toolbox discussions, audits, job safety analyses and investigations; coordinate waste disposal and complete assigned safety actions and training, including required learning management system and computer-based training.
What’s on offer
- Employee growth and development opportunities.
- 18 weeks Parental leave for primary caregivers.
- Paid employee volunteering hours within our community.
- My Alcoa Benefits program offering travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing discounts.
- Connect and be part of a community that celebrates diversity through our employee inclusion groups.
What you can bring to the role
- Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques (TAFE qualification).
- You enjoy practical troubleshooting and bring a methodical approach to identifying problems and following actions through to resolution.
- You can organise maintenance activities, communicate clearly with laboratory teams, suppliers and contractors, and keep accurate equipment and calibration records.
- You take safety and quality seriously and are comfortable balancing day-to-day equipment support, procurement and maintenance priorities.
- Clear communication and a collaborative approach to working with laboratory, technical and operations teams, including supporting staff training and continuous improvement.
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.
About the Location
Alcoa's Wagerup Refinery is one of the world's most environmentally and technologically advanced alumina refineries, and produces approximately 2.9 million metric tons of alumina each year. Located approximately 150 kilometres south of Perth, it is located on the border of WA’s picturesque Peel and South West regions. Our workplace is an inclusive and respectful environment, where 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 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.