Lead Engineer - Smelting Decarbonization RandD Process

Job description:

JOB PURPOSE:

• Support in devising, implementing, and managing technology development strategies to eliminate Greenhouse Gas emissions (CO2 & PFCs) from EGA’s smelting assets and activities, aligned with Board mandates.

• Lead and conduct chemical engineering process R&D to evaluate, propose, manage, demonstrate, and guide technologies/processes for GHG elimination using cost-effective and sustainable applications (e.g., eliminating, capturing, or treating emissions).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Strategic Contribution

• Provide process technical expertise to develop a business model for continuous smelting GHG emissions abatement and reduction of CO2eqv. emissions intensity per metric ton of Aluminium.

• Conduct research on science-based technologies to abate or offset GHG emissions and propose R&D focus areas by collaborating with industries, universities, and institutes.

• Lead analysis and evaluation of activities to manage the start-up and operation of pilot plant(s) effectively and safely.

• Support the Director – Smelting Decarbonization R&D in R&D efforts aimed at achieving zero net carbon certification for EGA smelting assets.

Leadership

• Supervise subordinates, providing feedback to ensure efficient work execution and individual target achievement.

• Lead department objective achievement through performance management, motivation, and development of self and team.

• Develop talent and in-house know-how by collaborating with experts.

• Act as a role model upholding organizational values and ethics.

Budgeting and Financial Performance

• Assist in preparing the R&D budget through data analysis.

• Monitor financial performance and recommend improvements.

Policies, Processes & Procedures

• Adhere to and support development/maintenance of policies, systems, and procedures ensuring cost-effective, quality service delivery.

Planning and Design Management

• Lead process planning for Smelting Decarbonization R&D, including resource estimation and project scheduling.

• Develop and manage a central knowledge repository for R&D.

Operational Management

• Supervise daily operations to ensure compliance with designed processes and procedures.

• Provide technical leadership to identify opportunities for beneficial Smelting Decarbonization management.

• Liaise with Smelting Operations to manage captured GHG emissions according to internal and regulatory standards.

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate and communicate effectively with internal/external entities to uphold business ethics and ensure effective service delivery.

• Represent EGA in technological forums, associations, and government bodies as directed.

Safety, Quality & Environment

• Ensure compliance with safety, legal, ethical, quality, and environmental policies.

• Propose and develop monitoring systems aligned with EHS policies.

• Guide environmental model development and offer technical support for emission reduction and recycling.

Change Management

• Drive optimization and manage change through improved R&D systems, practices, and standards.

• Propose guidelines and information for the transformation to net-zero smelting assets.

Reporting

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of functional reports as per EGA standards.

People, Learning and Growth

• Promote innovation, business excellence, and a positive work environment.

• Conduct appraisals and recommend promotions.

• Ensure training and development of national trainees and subordinates.

• Provide coaching and mentoring support.

AUTHORITY/ DECISION MAKING:

Guidelines

• Participate in recruitment to select high-calibre candidates.

• Recommend process parameter changes to improve efficiency and quality.

• Advise on new equipment/process design.

• Approve transactions in SAP per delegated authority.

• Prescribe corrective/preventive actions for research or quality deviations.

• Lead/support cross-functional projects and initiatives.

• Promote EGA brand.

• Provide guidance for effective solution implementation and budget utilization.

• Manage teams (engineers, technicians, operators), promoting teamwork and job fluidity.

• Support peers during their leave and operate flexibly.

Decision Making

• Work direction governed by practices/procedures; output is managed.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering from a recognized university.

Minimum Experience:

• 5 years of relevant experience as a process engineer.

• 2 years of relevant experience in a primary aluminium function (e.g., fume treatment, environment, midstream operations).

• Proven experience in managing continuous improvement projects.

• In-depth knowledge of:

  • Materials science (CO2, PFC, inert electrodes, chemistry).

  • Chemical process engineering and control.

  • Aluminium sector processes (e.g., reduction cells, fume treatment, energy recovery).

  • Environmental emissions and risk management.

Skills:

• Proactive, independent problem-solving in complex manufacturing environments.

• Strong project and contract management with teamwork capabilities.

• High self-confidence, work ethic, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Continuous learning mindset.

• Comprehensive knowledge of aluminium production.

• Strong technical, analytical, and documentation skills.

• Proficiency in relevant software: MS Office, ASPEN, Matlab, Minitab, JMP, etc.