Apprentice Electrical Instrumentation Technician

About the Opportunity

Join Alcoa Australia as an Apprentice Electrical Instrumentation Technician, where you will contribute to transforming potential into progress. This apprenticeship is designed for locally based candidates eager to develop their skills and knowledge in electrical instrumentation within mining and refining operations. Alcoa is committed to gender equity and diversity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds including women and Indigenous peoples.

The apprenticeship program spans four years, beginning in January 2027, at Alcoa sites including the Pinjarra and Wagerup refineries and the Huntly mine.

Role Responsibilities

• Gain practical on-the-job experience combined with structured TAFE training toward a nationally recognized trade qualification.
• Perform maintenance, installations, and troubleshooting of electrical, electronic, and pneumatic equipment on refinery and mine fixed plant operations.
• Learn to operate instruments and understand the control of variables such as flow, level, pressure, density, and temperature.
• Understand electricity generation and distribution within the refinery context and work with electrical and instrument process control equipment used in alumina production.
• Develop skills in reading and interpreting schematic, single-line electrical, and process instrument diagrams.
• Work with a range of equipment, including simple lighting, power installations, variable speed drives, and programmable logic controllers.

Benefits and Working Conditions

• Provision of all necessary work apparel, personal protective equipment (PPE), and tools.
• Average working week of 36 hours with family-friendly rosters that ensure time at home after shifts.
• Opportunities for employee growth and development.
• Paid time allocated for community volunteering.
• Inclusion in a diversity-supportive workplace through employee inclusion groups.

Candidate Profile

• Strong focus on safety with the ability to follow procedures and promote a safe working environment.
• Good academic background with demonstrated interest in Electrical Instrumentation.
• Involvement in relevant extracurricular activities or practical experience in related fields.
• Possession of, or willingness to obtain, a current and valid Australian learner’s driver's license.
• Completion of at least Year 10 education with satisfactory results in Mathematics and English.
• Consistent, reliable attendance record during schooling.
• Pre-apprenticeship completion or relevant trade-based work experience is highly regarded.

Additional Information

• Applicants will be contacted only if shortlisted, with the interview process taking up to four weeks post-application closing.

Location and Company Background

Alcoa operates internationally, including multiple mining and processing sites across Australia. Joining Alcoa means becoming part of a global team dedicated to sustainability, innovation, and inclusion. The company fosters a respectful, diverse, and discrimination-free workplace where employees can be authentic and belong.

Embark on your career journey with Alcoa and be a key part in shaping a legacy of excellence for the future.