Global Principal Civil Engineer

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 realize our vision to reinvent the aluminium industry. Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace with a better work-life balance and the equal opportunities that help everyone thrive. You have the power to shape things and individuals to make them better About the Role Seeking to take on a leadership role that will shape the future of civil assets across Alcoa's global operations? We have a unique opportunity for a Global Principal Civil Engineer to lead the way in driving improvements across the business and make a lasting impact through strategic direction, governance, and innovation In this newly created role and reporting to our Global Asset Integrity Manager, you will provide expert guidance to Alcoa's regions and locations to address key challenges and implement civil asset management strategies. You'll play a crucial role in driving operational excellence and ensuring the long-term integrity of major capital projects and residue management programs. Your expertise will directly contribute to shaping sustainable and efficient outcomes, with key responsibilities including:

• Strategic Development & Governance: Coordinating regional civil asset priorities and leading the enhancement of civil asset management frameworks, standards, and processes while ensuring effective governance and compliance across global operations.
• Asset Integrity & Risk Oversight: Ensuring effective monitoring and governance of civil assets through the Asset Integrity Management System (AIMS), supporting defect remediation, residue asset management, and proactive risk assessments to maintain integrity and compliance.
• Continuous Improvement & Best Practices: Driving innovation by integrating global best practices, overseeing condition metrics, managing budgets, supporting training programs, and sustaining governance systems for long-term asset integrity.

What's on offer

• Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.
• Flexible hybrid working options available.
• Employee growth and development opportunities.
• Parental leave support for all caregivers.
• One additional paid Alcoa Flexi Day.

What you can bring to the role

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering coupled with a Chartership in Civil Engineering with Engineers Australia.
• Strong background within the Mining and Resources industry with substantial civil engineering experience in specific areas that include residue and filtration, road, concrete, tunnels, foundations, bunds and slabs.
• Proven expertise in civil management and asset integrity programs with experience in developing and deploying site level civil standards, strategies, frameworks and improvement roadmaps.
• Proficient in civil and structural engineering calculations and analysis, and technical software (e.g. SPACEGASS) with relevant knowledge of industrial codes, standards, and statutory requirements.
• Effective communication and presentation skills to lead strategic risk assessments and workshops that develop innovative solutions for civil asset challenges.
• An ability to influence location leadership and engage regional teams to enhance asset integrity systems ensuring robust processes and scopes are implemented across locations.

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.

#LI-JR About the Location Alcoa Australia is currently located in Booragoon, WA, but will be relocating to the western end of St Georges Terrace in Perth CBD in Q The Booragoon office is situated on Whadjuk Noongar land, 16 kilometres away from Perth's CBD. The office is situated next to Garden City and hosts employees from across several business units, including Commercial, Finance, Sustainability, Communications, Human Resources and the Global Refinery of the Future team 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.

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