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Electrical Engineer Vacation Student

InternContractOfficePortland VIC 3305, AustraliaEngineeringPosted 6 days agoVerified 6 days ago
Pending fitX of Y criteria met

About the job

Join Alcoa’s Vacation Student program and embark on a journey of professional growth and technical expansion at our Portland Smelter in Victoria. This 12-week paid summer placement offers an incredible opportunity to apply your university knowledge, work on meaningful projects, and become part of a vibrant community. With hands-on training and mentoring from senior specialists, you will develop your skills in a supportive environment that values creativity and innovation.

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You'll be responsible for

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Completing assigned projects

Handling assigned projects that deliver real value to the business while gaining hands-on industry experience.
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Collaborating on technical problems

Working collaboratively to identify solutions for various technical challenges faced by the business.
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Participating in audits

Involvement in audits of mechanical equipment design and maintenance to ensure compliance with relevant standards.

Key criteria

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Electrical engineering knowledge

Understanding of core electrical engineering principles and concepts.

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Hands-on project experience

Demonstrated experience working on practical engineering projects.

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Team collaboration skills

Proven ability to work effectively within diverse teams.

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4 criteria for this job
Electrical engineering knowledge
Understanding of core electrical engineering principles and concepts.

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Hands-on project experience
Demonstrated experience working on practical engineering projects.

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Team collaboration skills
Proven ability to work effectively within diverse teams.

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Time management abilities
Experience managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.

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