GATESOURCE HR

| Full time

Project Manager (Alumina / Bayer process / Refinery) LATAM

Medellin,

Colombia

Job Description

GateSource HR is looking for a Project Manager with experience in Bayer Process to lead and optimize a large-scale alumina refining operation.

This role is based in a continuous, heavy industrial environment requiring stable 24/7 production, strong process discipline, and deep operational expertise in the Bayer Process. The successful candidate will have proven experience managing thermal stability, energy efficiency, and environmentally compliant residue handling systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead daily operations and performance management of an industrial alumina refinery utilizing the Bayer Process

  • Ensure continuous, stable 24/7 production while maintaining process control and thermal balance across the plant.

  • Oversee digestion, clarification, precipitation, and calcination circuits with a focus on throughput and product quality.

  • Manage energy, steam, and heat integration systems to optimize efficiency and reduce operational costs.

  • Drive improvements in plant reliability, availability, and operational discipline.

  • Supervise Red Mud residue handling, storage, and disposal in compliance with international environmental and safety standards.

  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across operations, maintenance, process engineering, and HSE.

  • Implement best practices for risk management, safety leadership, and continuous improvement.

  • Serve as the primary operational interface with technical consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.


Requirements

 

  • Direct operational
    responsibility for Bayer Process alumina refining in an industrial-scale plant
    environment.

  • Proven experience managing continuous
    24/7 plant operations, including thermal stability and process control.

  • Strong expertise in energy
    management,
    including steam system optimization and heat efficiency improvements.

  • Demonstrated experience with Red Mud
    handling and residue management, aligned with international environmental compliance
    requirements.

  • Track record of leadership in
    heavy industrial production settings with strong safety culture.


Job Information

Industry

Mining

Work Experience

5+ years

Salary

$TBD

Job Type

Full time

Location

Colombia

City

Medellin

State/Province

Antioquia

Zip Code

050001

Expiry Date

2026-03-19