Global Reliability Excellence Program Manager

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

Are you passionate about driving reliability and asset management excellence on a global scale? Alcoa is looking for a skilled leader to join our Asset Management Centre of Excellence and help shape the future of our operations across refineries, mines, and smelters worldwide.

Key focus areas and contributions will be:

• Leading the development and implementation of reliability and maintenance standards across diverse, multicultural environments.

• Building strong relationships with regional/plant teams, management, and technical experts to deliver asset management objectives.

• Developing and deploying innovative strategies, frameworks, and training programs that optimize asset performance and extend plant life.

• Providing expert maintenance insights, supporting problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Collaborating globally to solve challenges and deliver impactful solutions.

What’s on offer

• Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.

• Flexible hybrid working options available.

• Make a real difference in a role with global reach and influence.

• Work alongside talented professionals committed to operational excellence.

• Drive initiatives that enhance safety, productivity, and cost efficiency.

• Be part of a forward-thinking team at the forefront of asset management innovation.

What you can bring to the role

• Degree in Engineering is essential; postgraduate qualifications are desirable.

• Demonstrated success in technical maintenance roles across diverse locations and cultures, with experience in line management and collaboration with maintenance and engineering functions.

• Deep knowledge of refinery, mining, and smelting asset bases, with hands-on experience in mining, refining, and/or smelting operations (highly desirable).

• Skills in developing and implementing operating and maintenance strategies and frameworks at both organisational and site levels.

• Exceptional communication, consulting, analytical, and problem-solving skills, combined with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders and customers.

• High energy with a detail-oriented, and systematic approach to work, ensuring consistent delivery of results in complex environments.

• A flexible approach to work, including willingness to work flexible hours to engage and connect with global teams and the ability to travel locally and internationally to support site teams and program delivery.

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

Alcoa is an international company with multiple locations and joint ventures across six continents. Wherever you choose to join us, you'll be joining a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation. As industry pioneers, we are redefining what it means to be a sustainable aluminum company, bridging the journey from mines to metal.

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.

As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a person’s gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.

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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.