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.
As a leader within Alcoa, you can help fulfill our purpose and realise our vision to build a legacy of excellence for future generations. Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace with the flexibility and equal opportunities that help everyone thrive. You have the power to shape things and individuals to make them better.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Residue Civil and Contract Services Superintendent to join our Pinjarra Refinery. In this senior leadership role, you will ensure civil work teams, contractor services and specialist resources are safely and effectively planned, aligned and delivered to support refinery operations.
Reporting to the Area Manager, you will provide strategic and tactical leadership across residue civil works, contractor resources and dam safety workflows. You will support safe, compliant and cost-effective outcomes while contributing to long-term civil and tailings master plans.
Working closely with operational leaders, procurement, maintenance and reliability, human resources, global impoundments, community relations and external stakeholders, you will help manage resources, budgets, contract performance and compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Lead contractor management activities, including safety performance, contract execution, cost control and resource planning.
Oversee Residue Civil, Geotech and contractor team outputs to support day-to-day and strategic dam safety requirements.
Develop and manage annual budgets aligned to operational requirements at Pinjarra Refinery.
Drive continuous improvement by identifying efficiency opportunities, best practice and implementation plans.
Lead, coach and develop direct reports, building capability and supporting succession planning.
Support compliance with relevant dam safety, impoundment and wet season/storm event protocols.
Contribute to positive community and stakeholder relationships across the Peel region.
What’s on offer
Competitive remuneration, 14% superannuation, variable bonus and salary packaging options.
Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and leisure days to support work-life balance.
Generous leave benefits, including five weeks annual leave and paid parental leave for all caregivers.
Career growth through leadership development, coaching and opportunities to progress within a global organisation.
Access to wellbeing, lifestyle and community benefits, including Alcoa Live Well, volunteering hours and employee inclusion groups.
What You’ll Bring
A relevant tertiary qualification in Mechanical, Civil or Chemical Engineering, or another relevant discipline; postgraduate studies in leadership or people management will be highly regarded.
Extensive post-graduate experience in alumina, resources, manufacturing or heavy industry environments.
Strong leadership experience with the ability to empower, engage, coach and develop teams.
Demonstrated contractor management, budget management and labour planning capability.
Proven stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills, supported by strong business acumen.
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.
Be part of shaping our organisation and join us in building a legacy of excellence for future generations.
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About the Location
As one of the world’s largest alumina refineries, our Alcoa Pinjarra Refinery produces approximately 4.7 million metric tons each year. Located within the Shire of Murray in the Peel region of WA, just east of the Pinjarra town site, our workplace offers an inclusive and respectful environment, where we embrace change, new ideas and equal opportunity to succeed.
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.
