Cogeneration Powerhouse Superintendent

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.

We are seeking the next leader in our business, for the specialised and niche role of Cogeneration (Cogen) Superintendent based at our Pinjarra Refinery.

You will be accountable for the Cogen plant within the gas-fired power station, which consists of the dedicated gas turbine/HRSG units and ancillary equipment owned by Alinta Energy.

Come and be a key player in one of Western Australia’s most energy efficient power plants!

The Cogen Superintendent is responsible for ensuring effective and efficient operation and maintenance of these critical assets on behalf of Alcoa and Alinta Energy.

In this pivotal role, your responsibilities will include


* Environmental, Health and Safety performance in the area, and of the people working and employed in the Cogen plant,


* Being the first point of contact for Alinta Energy both Management and Trading workgroups,


* Budgeting and forecasting for Cogen operations,


* Delivering capital and improvement projects for the Cogen Plant,


* Participate on Pinjarra Powerhouse’s Operations and Maintenance (O & M) performance and management meetings, Alinta Energy O & M meetings, as well as being a key member of the WA Operations Powerhouse lead team,


* Liaising with global stakeholders such as Mitsubishi for onsite engineering support, supervision and commissioning during major overhauls and/or critical activities.

What’s on offer


* Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.


* Parental leave support for all caregivers.


* Paid employee volunteering hours within our community.


* Employee assistance program for personal support services.


* Salary packaging for a novated car lease, employee share plan and superannuation options.

What you can bring to the role


* Extensive experience in the power sector, ideally with exposure to gas turbine operations.


* Trade background as a minimum.


* HR licence for Boilers (BA) and Turbines (TO) advantageous


* Confident and efficient in the use and management of resources; regarding both our people and the complexity of our large-scale shutdowns.


* You should hold or be willing to complete Schedule 26 - Statutory Supervisor accreditation.

Alcoa will provide support in obtaining accreditation.


* Minimum 2 years’ experience in a leadership position or have worked in a similar operation or industry to Alcoa.

​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

As one of the world’s largest alumina refineries, our Alcoa Pinjarra Refinery prod...