Global Head of Engineering

About us :

With more than 100 years of alumina expertise, Almatis is the world’s leader in the development, manufacture and supply of premium alumina and alumina-based products.

Almatis is both a global and fully integrated producer, serving our customers from fourteen strategically located sales, research and manufacturing sites.

Our employees strive to exceed customers’ expectations through industry leading customer service, technical support and manufacturing excellence. We implement leading technologies and continuous improvement programs, which have established Almatis products as the benchmark for quality and consistency.

For our Operations team in Kolkata, we are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Global Head of Engineering.

About job :

Delivering large CAPEX growth projects globally according to scope, budget, and timeline in a cost-effective manner while meeting EHS, engineering, and local regulatory standards.

Partnering with regional operations and external engineering resources including those located outside the operating country to execute major projects effectively.

Coordinating with site E&M teams and external engineering firms to deliver cost-efficient solutions for small and large site-level CAPEX projects.

Ensuring cost-effective, high-quality engineering solutions across all current and prospective Almatis locations.

Collaborating with external engineering partners and internal teams to drive consistency and best practices globally.

Identifying and implementing best practices for similar engineering and operational activities across locations.

Developing and maintaining project plans, coordinating activities, managing project teams, communicating changes, and completing projects on time and within budget.

About you :

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

Proven experience leading and delivering large CAPEX and growth projects while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, cost, and design requirements.

Strong ability to oversee design and development activities, with up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices.

Solid understanding and application of global engineering standards across civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.

Familiar with process control networks, PlantScape systems, PLCs, and large industrial equipment operations.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders effectively at all phases of a project.

Strong collaborator who bridges technical and non-technical teams and fosters productive working relationships.

Skilled at integrating global, multicultural teams to develop and deliver cost-effective solutions.

Effective at resolving conflicts between internal and external partners to maintain project momentum.