Operations Manager - Gallium
Core
Lead operations for Alcoa's new Gallium project, establishing foundations and driving performance from commissioning through to operational maturity.
Role type
Senior Operations Manager (Metallurgical/Refining)
Builds
New Gallium processing operation at Wagerup Refinery
Domain
Mining and Metals (Hydrometallurgy/Refining)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Chemical Engineering or Metallurgy degree, process operations knowledge, commissioning and start-up leadership, stakeholder management, team building, safety culture development
Preferred skills
Experience in hydrometallurgical or precious metals processing, smaller-scale processing leadership
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead a strategically significant operation, build and inspire a high-performing team, drive production safety and quality outcomes, influence operational strategy, partner with engineering and maintenance teams, contribute to new capability development
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership mandate