Senior Process Specialist

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.

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced technical leader to join Alcoa’s Gallium Plant at Wagerup Refinery. As Process Specialist- Senior Manager, you will lead the safe, stable and efficient production of gallium while driving optimisation, innovation and long-term performance.

About the Role

This is a highly influential role, reporting to the Gallium Operations Manager you will act as the technical authority for the Gallium Plant, leading commissioning, process improvement, operational integration and technology development within a specialised processing environment. Based at Wagerup Refinery, this role will require travel and occasional attendance in Perth to support collaboration with the project team, particularly in the initial stages of the project.

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving safe, stable and efficient Gallium Plant operations through technical leadership and governance.

• Optimising plant performance, product quality and operational efficiency to achieve business objectives.

• Leading technical problem solving, innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Supporting capital projects, technology development and future expansion opportunities.

• Developing technical capability and fostering strong stakeholder relationships across the refinery and broader business.

• Ensuring safe, environmentally responsible and compliant operations.

What’s on offer

• Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.

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

• Competitive performance-based rewards.

• Partner with senior leaders across regions to drive transformation and innovation.

What you can bring to the role

• Tertiary qualifications in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy or a related discipline.

• Extensive experience in hydrometallurgical, refining or mineral processing operations.

• Proven expertise in process design, commissioning and optimisation of complex processing circuits.

• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Experience operating as a technical authority within a large-scale industrial environment.

• Demonstrated success delivering continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

• Experience working across projects, operations and technical functions.

• The ability to lead effectively in a start-up, commissioning or evolving operational environment.

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

Recognized as an industry pioneer, Alcoa has established itself as an international company with operations across six continents. Alcoa's Australian portfolio includes: two bauxite mines in Western Australia, three alumina refineries at Kwinana, Pinjarra and Wagerup and one aluminium smelter in Portland VIC and two corporate office facilities in Bindjareb and Booragoon. Wherever you choose to join us, you'll be joining a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation.

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress.  Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.    

This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!  

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.