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Alcoa

Senior Process Specialist – Gallium

Alcoa

Technical Manager leading Gallium Plant operations at Alcoa's Wagerup Refinery. Driving optimisation, innovation and long-term performance in a specialized processing environment.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timePerth • 🇦🇺 AustraliaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Chemical Engineering and Metallurgy with a focus on hydrometallurgical and mineral processing operations. Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, optimize plant performance, and foster stakeholder relationships in a large-scale industrial environment.

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Chemical EngineeringHydrometallurgical OperationsProcess DesignContinuous ImprovementStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills
Process OptimisationCommissioningTechnical LeadershipOperational ExcellenceTechnical Problem Solving
Soft Skills
LeadershipStakeholder Relationship Management
Certifications & Qualifications
Tertiary Qualifications in Chemical EngineeringTertiary Qualifications in Metallurgy
Industry Keywords
RefiningMineral ProcessingCapital ProjectsEnvironmental ComplianceOperational Efficiency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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.