Alcoa is a global industry leader in bauxite, alumina and aluminum products, with a strong portfolio of value-added cast and rolled products and substantial energy assets. Alcoa is built on a foundation of strong values and operating excellence dating back nearly 130 years to the world-changing discovery that made aluminum an affordable and vital part of modern life. Since inventing the aluminum industry, and throughout our history, our talented Alcoans have followed on with breakthrough innovations and best practices that have led to efficiency, safety, sustainability and stronger communities wherever we operate. This kind of operating excellence takes a special kind of team, made up of special people. One of them could be you.

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Technical Marketing Engineer/Advisor to assist in delivering Alcoa Bauxite’s growth strategy of an additional 10Mtpa bauxite supply. This position can be based in Perth/Australia or Shanghai/China.

Reporting to the Business Development and Technical Manager this role supports strategy development and is the technical marketing interface to customers in the Pacific region. It combines technical (or operational) Alumina refinery experience and commercial and customer relationship skills to help develop new customers and support existing customers.

This position requires both Commercial and Technical Skills. The technical skills include expert knowledge of Alumina Refining process and understanding of bauxite specifications and its applications. In this role you will develop - or further develop - your commercial skills such as marketing and sales, contract negotiations, logistics / procurement supply and customer relationship management.

Successful candidates will also be able to demonstrate experience in effective communication and the ability to collaboratively find solutions with technical and commercial professionals.

To be considered for this role you will be fluent in English and Mandarin, and will hold a tertiary bachelor degree in engineering or science. Additional business, marketing, supply chain management or MBA qualifications would be an advantage.

For the right candidate part time, job share or flexible work arrangements would be considered for this role.

Applications close:  4th October 2017 

Alcoa embraces diversity and encourages applications from women and people of all backgrounds.