Job description
About the location
Alcoa’s U.S. portfolio includes Alcoa's corporate headquarters (ACC), Alcoa's Technology Center (ATC), four smelters, hydroelectric power and a calcined coke plant. Every day is a new and exciting challenge at the Alcoa Technical Center in New Kensington, PA, just north of Pittsburgh; whether working virtually, on-site, or a hybrid of the two, we develop new technologies with our Breakthrough Technologies team that has the potential to impact the life of millions of people, and foster the sustainable footprint from Alcoa to the world. It was here where we developed the technology recently announced in partnership with Rio Tinto, called ELYSIS™, where we will produce aluminum with ZERO emission of greenhouse gases. In fact, we will actually be generating oxygen to our atmosphere during the aluminum production process– a revolution to the aluminum industry!
About the job
Position has been created by the planned growth for Breakthrough Technology Research and Development. Purpose is to lead electrode manufacturing and electrolysis operations at the Alcoa Technical Center (ATC).
Primary Purpose and Function
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Provide overall leadership for all operational functions at ATC including ceramics production for ELYSIS and ASTRAEA; cell building and cell operations for ASTRAEA.
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Ensure all maintenance activities for the site, inclusive of building, production, laboratory, and research equipment are completed on time and within budget.
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Supervise and direct operation and site functions. Reporting roles to the ATC Operations Manager will be:
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Maintenance & Reliability Manager
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Anode Production Supervisor
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Cathode Production Supervisor
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Cell Operations Supervisor
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Collaborate with Engineering, Automation, and technical teams
Major activities
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Direct, Plan and Coordinate the overall operational activities for the Breakthrough Technologies Operations at ATC; ensure production and test plans are established collaboratively with all technical leads and executed accordingly.
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Responsible for teaching and building an operations culture with ABS and REX as cornerstones of the operating model.
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Includes administrative responsibilities for the site including environmental permitting, shipping/receiving, and security.
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Collaborate with Engineering and Project team to define and implement infrastructure requirements at ATC for Breakthrough Technologies Research and Development Operations.
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Develop plan and lead testing and system validation for primary and ancillary equipment that will scale to the commercial target.
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Develop Cell Operations startup, shutdown, commissioning, and autopsy plans; conduct appropriate FMEAs and incorporate learnings into plan
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Develop operator training plan and curriculum from current scale to the commercial scale
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Recruit and maintain employees for Breakthrough Technologies Operations
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Insure all EHS reviews are completed, and action plans incorporated into design, engineering, construction, and operation activities
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Resolve issues with resource allocation within ATC to get work accomplished
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Proactively coach, develop and mentor others
Essential Knowledge & Skills/Education
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Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate operations activities
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Solid understanding of the design, engineering, and construction processes for commercial aluminum production systems
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Problem Solving Ability: In-depth understanding of the application of science and engineering to the solving of complex operational and processing problems
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Demonstrated ability to lead teams of engineers, technicians, and production operators
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to work in a collaborative mode with stakeholders outside of direct reporting structure
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Willing to travel up to 15%
Major Customers
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Breakthrough Technologies Director
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ASTRAEA Technical Manager
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Program Manager, Innovation Administration
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ELYSIS COO
Basic or Minimum Qualifications
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B.S. degree in engineering, preferred chemical engineering or materials science
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Minimum 5 years’ experience in aluminum technology, engineering, or production operations
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Minimum 3 years’ experience in leading and developing people
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Broad knowledge of materials technology and electrochemical processing
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Demonstrated technical problem-solving capability
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Working knowledge and experience in program management
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.
If you have visited our website in search of information on U.S. employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Alcoa Recruiting via email at
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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!
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