Technical Manager - Tailings

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About the Role

Alcoa is seeking a skilled Technical Manager to lead and deliver strategic tailings and residue planning and operational support across our Wagerup and Pinjarra refineries.

Based at our Pinjarra office, this high-impact role offers strategic visibility and leadership within the tailings area, driving performance and accountability while elevating its operational profile.

Reporting to the Operations Manager (Pinjarra Refinery), with a dotted line to Wagerup’s Operations Manager, you’ll play a key role in bridging short- and medium-term residue planning, navigating complex challenges, and aligning operational and capital project goals to ensure resilient and sustainable tailings management.

In this role, you will:



* Be accountable for the development, quality, and delivery of short-term improvement plans and the 5-year site Residue Plan in line with site Master Plans.


* Manage a team of Geotechnical and Civil Engineers.


* Lead, develop, and deliver the high-level 5-year Residue Plan, including approvals, deposition, and remediation.


* Ensure milestones and deadlines are met on the 5-year Residue Plans.


* Align the 5-year plan with the Master Plan and current state of residue.


* Develop short-term plans to ensure compliance with GISTM and REX processes, including resourcing and financial approvals.

Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting



* Provide regular updates, risk assessments, and scenario analyses to senior leadership.


* Engage with external stakeholders including regulators, community groups, and joint venture partners.

What’s on offer



* Competitive remuneration and benefits packages


* Career development opportunities to pursue your passions


* Enjoy continuous, long term career progression opportunities


* Join a global leader in sustainability and operational excellence

What you can bring to the role



* Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geology/Geotechnical, Civil Engineering, or Environmental Engineering (depending on residue management focus).


* Minimum 8 years of mining or residue experience.


* At least 3 years in site-based residue/tailings operational roles with supervisory experience.

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...