Operational Technology Technician

About the Company

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

You will join our Operational Technology Team at the Willowdale and Huntly mine sites, working on a family‑friendly 7 days on, 7 days off roster. You’ll work 10.3 hours per day, on dayshift only and report directly to the Operational Technology Superintendent.

This is a drive‑in, drive‑out role, meaning you’ll be home after every shift. It’s an excellent opportunity for you to make a positive and tangible impact on our operations and the broader business.

As an Operational Technology Technician, you will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of all onboard technology installed in or on heavy mobile equipment and light vehicles, including critical safety systems.

You will act as the first line of support for the associated communications platforms and directly supervise supporting contractors during issue resolution.

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate and prioritise technology breakdown repairs in the field, ensuring all onboard technology equipment remains in good working condition through routine preventative maintenance.
• Liaise and coordinate with maintenance planners to manage preventative maintenance schedules and activities.
• Work closely with the Mining Coordinator, Mine Control team, Data Analysts, and vendor support teams to ensure high‑precision accuracy is maintained and equipment is correctly calibrated.
• Assist with and coordinate vendor activities related to the installation and commissioning of technology hardware and associated software.
• Maintain accurate inventory control of all spares and consumables used for repairs, including repairable critical spares.
• Collaborate with the Mining Coordinator and Mine Control to complete change management requirements for maintenance improvements, system upgrades, and new system installations.

What’s on offer

• Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.
• Family friendly rosters that allow you to be home after each shift.
• Generous leave entitlements of five weeks annual leave..
• 18 weeks Parental leave for primary caregivers.
• One additional paid Alcoa Flexi Day.
• Alcoa Live Well program offering travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing discounts.
• Salary packaging for a novated car lease, employee share plan and superannuation options.

What you can bring to the role

• Proficiency in LTE, RF, and Network technologies are highly desirable.
• Experience with fleet management systems is highly desirable.
• Prior experience working with on board vehicle/operator safety systems is advantageous.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet critical deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with cross-functional teams and clients.
• High level of computer literacy
• An ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

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.

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About the Location

Willowdale is one of our two bauxite mines in Western Australia, and is located in the Darling Scarp east of Waroona and Cookernup. It supplies bauxite ore to the Wagerup Alumina Refinery via a direct overland conveying system and helps to produce almost half of Australia’s alumina and approximately 19 per cent of Australia’s aluminium. 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.