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About the Role

Do 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. This role is offered on a 10.3 hr roster 5days on 5off.

Reporting 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.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Troubleshoot laboratory issues, record and communicate problems, identify root causes and coordinate resolution at the lowest appropriate level.
- Support preventive equipment maintenance; schedule maintenance and coordinate onsite repairs, building maintenance, external equipment support providers and contractors; liaise with suppliers.
- Maintain 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.
- Order non-stock laboratory items and consumables, coordinate unpacking and storage, review consumables costs and contribute to budget preparation, forecasting and business planning.
- Participate 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.

What's on offer

- Employee growth and development opportunities.
- 18 weeks Parental leave for primary caregivers.
- Paid employee volunteering hours within our community.
- My Alcoa Benefits program offering travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing discounts.
- Connect and be part of a community that celebrates diversity through our employee inclusion groups.

What you can bring to the role

- Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques (TAFE qualification).
- You enjoy practical troubleshooting and bring a methodical approach to identifying problems and following actions through to resolution.
- You can organise maintenance activities, communicate clearly with laboratory teams, suppliers and contractors, and keep accurate equipment and calibration records.
- You take safety and quality seriously and are comfortable balancing day-to-day equipment support, procurement and maintenance priorities.
- Clear communication and a collaborative approach to working with laboratory, technical and operations teams, including supporting staff training and continuous improvement.

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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📌 Senior Laboratory Technician (Waroona)
🏢 Alcoa
📍 Waroona