Environmental Technology and Process Specialist/Spécialiste des technologies et processus environnementaux

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.

At Alcoa, you’re an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. This is an opportunity for you to bring your wealth of experience to the team and help shape the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies.

You have the power to shape things to make them better.

About the role:

Alcoa USA Corp. Transformation (Remediation and Technology) is looking to fill the role of an Environmental Technology and Process Specialist.

Transformation is charged with the global responsibility to manage Alcoa’s identified environmental liabilities and assets at closed locations and to provide technical assistance for operating locations’ emissions, water, and waste management needs to meet overall financial and risk avoidance goals.

The position to be filled will be within the Remediation and Technology group; it requires project management expertise and a deep understanding of aluminum smelting and refining processes, air sampling and treatment technologies for air emissions, process water, groundwater, soil, and solid waste from former and operating aluminum smelting and refining locations; residue recycle/beneficial use; environmental investigation and feasibility studies; and social management issue awareness.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Accountable for identifying liabilities, developing appropriate strategies to assess and resolve process treatment and remediation issues, as well as budget forecasting and managing liability estimates through implementation.
• Negotiating with federal, state, and local authorities for permitting, investigation, and remediation of contaminated properties.
• Managing interaction with property owners on access and remedial action.
• Maintaining current understanding of industry best practices and technology trends.
• Accountable for project management of selected consultants and contractors consistent with Alcoa Standards.
• Responsible for developing and managing environmental reserves, project budgets, requisitions, and invoice approval.
• Developing and exhibiting subject matter expertise regarding environmental and remediation technology and trends.
• Assist with management of bench and pilot scale test programs for air emissions/process water/wastewater treatment as well as residue reuse and recycle.
• Engineering and design of environmental and remedial treatment systems as well as waste recycle/reuse projects.
• Collaboration with operating locations to support air sampling, emissions control system design as well as water/solid waste management initiatives.

What you can bring to this role:

• BS degree from an accredited college or university with a major in mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years relevant experience; experience in the metals and mining industry preferred.
• Strong working knowledge in air sampling, pollution control system, process water treatment, and solid waste remediation projects.
• Working knowledge of health and safety field standards and practices.
• Working knowledge of regulatory agency requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and influence others.
• Awareness of the importance of social management and governance.
• Ability to work alone and in project team environments to ensure successful project completion.
• Project management experience.
• PE licensure preferred.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for-performance variable pay, recognition and rewards programs, and stock-based compensation awards (3-year vesting schedule).
• Flexible spending accounts and generous employer contribution to the HSA.
• 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period), and a nonqualified deferred compensation plan.
• Holiday Pay: 11 holidays and one flexible holiday of your choice.
• 4 hours of Paid annual volunteer hours.
• Alcoa has been chosen as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 by Newsweek.

About the Location

Alcoa is an international company with multiple locations and joint ventures across six continents. Wherever you choose to join us, you'll be joining a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation.

As industry pioneers, we are redefining what it means to be a sustainable aluminum company, bridging the journey from mines to metal.

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.

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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 and shape your career!

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.