Information Systems Consultant

at  Alcoa of Australia

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for a tech-savvy, problem solver with a passion for manufacturing and process control systems to join our team at Portland Aluminium team!
In this hands-on technical role, you will be key in supporting and advancing computer systems, ensuring compliance, and spearheading innovation within our dedicated smelting business area.

In addition, as the Information Systems Consultant, your key focus areas will be:

• Identifying and resolving technical problems related to manufacturing and process computer applications, focusing on automation and business equipment.
• Assessing and interpretating user Manufacturing and Process control and automation requirements, and the subsequent design and implementation of solutions to satisfy these requirements, to project management and ITAS standards; and
• Identifying emerging technologies both within and outside Alcoa with the potential of reducing the complexity and cost of processing operations.

Combine your love for all things technical within a major manufacturing environment as we continue to pioneer the future of the aluminium industry!

WHAT YOU CAN BRING TO THE ROLE

• Tertiary qualifications in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field would be considered desirable.
• Proven experience in problem-solving.
• A background in large, industrial environments.
• Experience of OSIsoft, Scada and SQL Server would be highly beneficial but we will train you.
• A team player who can work with people from all different functions and levels within the operations.
• Programming skills and familiarity with automation technologies.