Global Impoundments/ Tailings Director

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About the Role:

In response to the evolving global tailings standards and the demand for improved safety and governance, Alcoa is seeking a highly experienced and strategic leader to assume the role of Global Impoundments Director.

This role is critical in ensuring the safety, compliance, and effective management of Alcoa's impoundments worldwide.

In this pivotal position you will play an influential role in our tailings management across our 161 impoundments with greatest focus on Brazil, Spain and Western Australia.

Managing a diverse team of geotechnical experts across our global locations, your key responsibilities with include:


* Ensuring all Alcoa impoundments are safe to operate and comply with Alcoa Impoundment Standards, GISTM, ICMM requirements, and local regulations.


* As the Accountable Executive for operational impoundments, communicate impoundment risks to the Alcoa Board, Executive Team, Joint Venture Partners, and impoundment locations.


* Representing Alcoa on the ICMM Tailings Working Group and provide recommendations on tailings commitments, and maintaining the global impoundment inventory database.


* Leading governance, standards, and non-capex project delivery and overseeing the annual independent third-party inspections and insurance presentations.


* Developing and delivering a 25-year Master Plan for residue storage and bauxite mine impoundments; and


* Providing expertise on impoundment monitoring systems, governance processes, and technology.

What’s on offer:


* Global career development opportunities to pursue your passion


* Competitive remuneration package


* Performance related bonus (variable)


* Attractive Long Term Incentive Plan


* Professional Development Opportunities


* Other regional benefits, depending on location of the role

What you can bring to the role:

To be part of our ongoing success, we are seeking someone with:


* An Engineering Degree (Geotechnical and/or tailings experience preferred) is a must, with.


* Post Graduate qualifications in Business highly desirable.


* Well developed written and verbal English language skills are required, due to the global scope of this role.


* Extensive experience in tailings management, teamed with proven leadership capability and the ability to communicate effectively with the Executive team and Board.


* With previous global experience, you will hav...