Jefe de Mantenimiento de Planta Alúmina

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.

Shape the Future of Reliability at Alcoa

At Alcoa, you will become part of a company that is transforming the future of the aluminum industry through innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Senior Manager – Alumina Plant to join our leadership team in San Ciprián, Spain.

In this role, you will be a key member of the site management team, leading maintenance and reliability strategies that ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations while supporting the site's long-term business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a member of the location leadership team, promoting a strong safety culture and effective collaboration across all operational areas.
• Develop and execute maintenance and reliability strategies aligned with site and business objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop a large maintenance organization, fostering accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Own and manage departmental budgets, ensuring effective resource allocation and cost control.
• Establish strategic goals and operational plans, monitor performance, and drive corrective actions when necessary.
• Improve equipment reliability, asset performance, and operational effectiveness through best-in-class maintenance practices.
• Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and understand customer requirements to support business success.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, productivity, reliability, and operational excellence.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading maintenance operations and managing large teams within heavy industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Strong experience in maintenance management, reliability engineering, asset performance, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven leadership capability with the ability to influence, engage, and develop teams.
• Experience managing budgets and delivering operational results.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, and decision-making skills.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.

Preferred Attributes:

• Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on approach to operational excellence.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to lead change and drive sustainable business results.

What’s on offer?

At Alcoa, your work will matter. You will have the opportunity to lead a critical function within a global organization committed to safety, sustainability, innovation, and employee development. We offer a collaborative environment where leaders are empowered to make an impact and help shape the future of our industry.

About the Location

Recognized as an industry pioneer, Alcoa is an international company with operations across 6 continents. Our Spanish portfolio includes a Corporate office in Madrid and the San Ciprian operation which consists of an Alumina Refinery, and an Aluminum refinery. Alcoa is recognized as a key economic player in the region and our aluminum smelter continues to operate and supply customers in Spain and across Europe with foundry ingots, extrusion billets and rolling plates. Wherever you choose to join us, you'll be joining a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation.

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.