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Alcoa is seeking a Global Principal Mechanical Engineer to provide functional leadership and subject matter expertise across our global mechanical engineering discipline. Reporting to the Global ...
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Alcoa Transformation group is looking to fill the role of a Senior Geotechnical Engineer! Transformation is charged with the global responsibility to manage Alcoa's identified environmental ...
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 ...
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 ...
Alcoa is seeking a Global Principal Mechanical Engineer to provide functional leadership and subject matter expertise across our global mechanical engineering discipline. Reporting to the Global ...
Alcoa is seeking a Global Principal Mechanical Engineer to provide functional leadership and subject matter expertise across our global mechanical engineering discipline. Reporting to the Global ...
Smelter Electrician
$23.75 - $32.50/hr
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Smelter Electrician
$23.75 - $32.50/hr
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Alcoa, Aluminerie de Deschambault Etre stagiaire chez Alcoa, c'est travailler avec des equipes dynamiques composees de gens ouverts aux nouvelles idees. Vous serez pleinement integres dans nos ...
Alcoa, Aluminerie de Deschambault Etre stagiaire chez Alcoa, c'est travailler avec des equipes dynamiques composees de gens ouverts aux nouvelles idees. Vous serez pleinement integres dans nos ...
Smelter General Mechanic
$22.50 - $29.50/hr
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 ...
Smelter General Mechanic
$22.50 - $29.50/hr
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Alcoa Jobs Information
Do workers at Alcoa get paid breaks?
92% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Does Alcoa pay people when they’re sick?
64% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Do workers at Alcoa worry about hours?
70% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Do Alcoa workers get to choose the shifts they work?
60% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and September 2025.
How easy is it to get time off at Alcoa?
93% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Do Alcoa managers change schedules at the last minute?
91% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Do jobs at Alcoa spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
18% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at Alcoa?
73% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Do people at Alcoa feel treated with respect by their managers?
57% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Do people at Alcoa get to take their breaks without interruption?
80% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Alcoa?
67% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Do people at Alcoa enjoy their jobs?
42% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Do people at Alcoa recommend working with their team?
47% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Alcoa?
43% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Do people get support to advance at Alcoa?
In the last year, 71% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Do people think Alcoa’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
93% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how Alcoa is doing?
57% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.

Alcoa rating
7.8
Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
Job description
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.
As a leader within Alcoa, you can help fulfill our purpose andrealizeour vision to build a legacy of excellence for future generations. Be part of the team thathelpsshape a better workplace withflexibilityand equal opportunities that help everyone thrive. You have the power to shape things and individuals to make them better.
About the Role:
Alcoa is seeking a Global Principal Mechanical Engineer to provide functional leadership and subject matter expertise across our global mechanical engineering discipline. Reporting to the Global Asset Integrity, Mechanical Engineering, Process Safety and Risk Manager, this role is critical in shaping and governing Alcoa's global mechanical engineering standards, systems, and technology roadmap. This position plays a pivotal role in aligning mechanical engineering programs with Alcoa's Asset Management strategy, delivering sustained improvements in asset integrity, reliability, safety, and cost performance across our mining, refining, and smelting operations worldwide.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Act as a Global Technical Authority for Mechanical Engineering, providing leadership, coaching, and decision-making support across all regions.
- Drive the development, governance, and continuous improvement of global mechanical engineering standards, systems, and processes.
- Ensure consistent application of best-practice mechanical engineering aligned with Asset Management objectives.
- Develop and govern global mechanical engineering standards aligned with OSHA, ASME, ISO, CSA, Australian and regional regulations.
- Establish inspection, maintenance, modernization, and asset integrity policies.
- Define KPIs and audit frameworks to ensure compliance and performance across sites.
What you can bring to the role:
- Support business case development, concept design, and technology selection.
- Develop and maintain a global 5year Mechanical Equipment Development Roadmap aligned with business and Asset Management strategy.
- Lead preferred and approved equipment standardization across regions.
- Provide SME support to Operations, Reliability, Maintenance Planning & Execution (REX), Capital Projects, and OMS development.
- Support Capex and Opex projects to ensure technical excellence and alignment with global standards.
- Participate in biannual mechanical risk reviews and capital prioritization processes.
- Develop training content for mechanical engineering systems, standards, and processes.
- Collaborate with global and regional leaders to align mechanical strategies with business priorities.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
- Significant relevant experience in mechanical engineering
- Demonstrated engineering leadership or management roles
- Experience in mining, refining, and/or smelting industries
- Willingness to travel internationally to Alcoa sites
Key Skills & Attributes:
- Influential, collegial leader with strong management capability
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate strategy into practical execution
- Strong analytical, communication, and problemsolving skills
- Detailoriented and systematic, with high personal energy
- Ability to collaborate effectively across cultures, functions, and seniority levels
What'son offer:
This is a rare opportunity to shape global mechanical engineering strategy for a leading industrial organization committed to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement. You'll have the mandate and influence to set standards, develop futureready technology, and build longterm engineering capability across a global footprint.
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Job title: Ingenieur principal, Genie mecanique - Global,
En tant que leader chez Alcoa, vous pouvez contribuer a concretiser notre raison d'etre et a realiser notre vision de batir un heritage d'excellence pour les generations futures. Faites partie d'une equipe qui contribue a faconner un milieu de travail meilleur, offrant de la flexibilite et des chances egales afin que chacun puisse s'epanouir. Vous avez le pouvoir d'influencer les choses et les personnes pour les ameliorer.
A propos du poste:
Alcoa est a la recherche d'un ingenieur principal, Genie mecanique - Global, pour assurer un leadership fonctionnel et offrir une expertise de reference a l'echelle de notre fonction globale de genie mecanique. Relevant du gestionnaire global, Integrite des actifs, Genie mecanique, Securite des procedes et Gestion des risques, cette personne jouera un role cle dans l'orientation et la gouvernance des normes, des systemes et de la feuille de route technologique globales en genie mecanique chez Alcoa. Ce poste est essentiel pour aligner les programmes de genie mecanique sur la strategie de gestion des actifs d'Alcoa et pour favoriser des ameliorations durables en matiere d'integrite des actifs, de fiabilite, de securite et de maitrise des couts dans l'ensemble de nos activites minieres, de raffinage et de fonderie a l'echelle globale.
Les principales responsabilites comprennent :
- Agir a titre d'autorite technique globale en genie mecanique en offrant du leadership, du coaching et un soutien a la prise de decision dans toutes les regions.
- Diriger l'elaboration, la gouvernance et l'amelioration continue des normes, des systemes et des processus globaux en genie mecanique.
- Assurer l'application uniforme des meilleures pratiques en genie mecanique, en coherence avec les objectifs de gestion des actifs.
- Elaborer et encadrer des normes globales en genie mecanique alignees sur les exigences de l'OSHA, de l'ASME, de l'ISO, de la CSA ainsi que sur les reglementations australiennes et regionales.
- Etablir des politiques d'inspection, d'entretien, de modernisation et d'integrite des actifs.
- Definir les indicateurs de performance cles et les cadres d'audit afin d'assurer la conformite et la performance a l'echelle des sites.
- Soutenir l'elaboration des analyses de rentabilisation, la conception preliminaire et la selection technologique.
- Elaborer et maintenir une feuille de route globale sur 5 ans pour le developpement des equipements mecaniques, alignee sur la strategie d'affaires et de gestion des actifs.
- Diriger la normalisation des equipements privilegies et approuves dans toutes les regions.
- Offrir un soutien d'expert aux equipes des operations, de la fiabilite, de la planification et de l'execution de la maintenance (REX), des projets d'investissement et du developpement de l'OMS.
- Soutenir les projets de Capex et d'Opex afin d'assurer l'excellence technique et l'alignement sur les normes globales.
- Participer aux revues semestrielles des risques mecaniques et aux processus de priorisation des investissements.
- Elaborer du contenu de formation portant sur les systemes, normes et processus de genie mecanique.
- Collaborer avec les leaders globaux et regionaux afin d'harmoniser les strategies mecaniques avec les priorites d'affaires.
Ce que vous pouvez apporter au poste :
Qualifications et experience :
- Baccalaureat en genie mecanique
- Experience significative en genie mecanique
- Experience demontree dans des roles de leadership ou de gestion en ingenierie
- Experience dans les secteurs minier, du raffinage ou de la fonderie
- Disponibilite a voyager a l'international vers les sites d'Alcoa
Competences et qualites recherchees :
- Leader mobilisateur et collaboratif, dote de solides capacites de gestion
- Pensee strategique et capacite a traduire la strategie en execution concrete
- Excellentes aptitudes en analyse, en communication et en resolution de problemes
- Souci du detail et approche methodique, jumeles a un niveau eleve d'energie personnelle
- Capacite a collaborer efficacement avec differentes cultures, fonctions et niveaux hierarchiques
- Excellente maitrise du francais; connaissance de l'anglais requise en raison de la nature des interactions avec nos partenaires situes a l'exterieur du Quebec.
Ce que nous offrons :
Il s'agit d'une occasion rare de faconner la strategie globale en genie mecanique au sein d'une organisation industrielle de premier plan engagee envers la securite, l'innovation et l'amelioration continue. Vous aurez le mandat et l'influence necessaires pour etablir des normes, faire progresser des technologies tournees vers l'avenir et renforcer durablement les capacites d'ingenierie a l'echelle de notre empreinte globale.
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.
If you have visited our website in search of information on U.S. employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Alcoa Recruiting via email at gssrecruiting@alcoa.com.
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.
About Alcoa
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Alcoa is a global industry leader in the production of bauxite, alumina and aluminum, a position enhanced by a portfolio of value-added cast products and select energy assets. Since developing the aluminum industry more than 135 years ago, Alcoa has built a legacy of breakthrough innovations and best practices that have led to efficiency, safety, sustainability and stronger communities wherever we operate.
Industry
Manufacturing
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Pittsburgh, PA, US
Year founded
1888