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The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper & world-shaper.\nThis 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.\nAbout the Role\nDo 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.\nReporting 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.\nYour responsibilities will include:\nTroubleshoot laboratory issues, record and communicate problems, identify root causes and coordinate resolution at the lowest appropriate level.\nSupport preventive equipment maintenance; schedule maintenance and coordinate onsite repairs, building maintenance, external equipment support providers and contractors; liaise with suppliers.\nMaintain 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.\nOrder non-stock laboratory items and consumables, coordinate unpacking and storage, review consumables costs and contribute to budget preparation, forecasting and business planning.\nParticipate 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.\nWhat’s on offer\nEmployee growth and development opportunities.\n18 weeks Parental leave for primary caregivers.\nPaid employee volunteering hours within our community.\nMy Alcoa Benefits program offering travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing discounts.\nConnect and be part of a community that celebrates diversity through our employee inclusion groups.\nWhat you can bring to the role\nCertificate IV in Laboratory Techniques (TAFE qualification).\nYou enjoy practical troubleshooting and bring a methodical approach to identifying problems and following actions through to resolution.\nYou can organise maintenance activities, communicate clearly with laboratory teams, suppliers and contractors, and keep accurate equipment and calibration records.\nYou take safety and quality seriously and are comfortable balancing day-to-day equipment support, procurement and maintenance priorities.\nClear communication and a collaborative approach to working with laboratory, technical and operations teams, including supporting staff training and continuous improvement.\nAdditional information\nInterviews may progress prior to the closing date, although all applications will be considered.\nYou will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.\nBe part of shaping our organisation and join us in building a legacy of excellence for future generations.\nAbout the Location\nAlcoa'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. 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