IT Systems Consultant

Alcoa; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing leader in Quebec is seeking a seasoned manager to lead a team focused on developing and supporting process control and MES applications. This role demands a strong blend of leadership and technical expertise, encompassing responsibilities such as ensuring compliance with standards, supporting product lines, and delivering global support. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and significant experience in manufacturing technologies are required. Join us to shape the future while promoting inclusivity and diversity.

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on experience with process control systems and manufacturing technologies.
• Minimum 7–10 years in relevant technical roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for global Smelting PCS initiatives.
• Support transition to a product-based operating model.
• Maintain expertise in mobile application strategy and DevOps practices.
• Collaborate with Global ITAS teams for effective integration.
• Deliver Level 2 and 3 global support.
• Promote communication across manufacturing locations.
• Participate in industry networks to stay current.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.
• Manage and execute projects independently.

Skills

Application development technologies

Source-code management tools (Git, Azure DevOps)

AVEVA PI / OSIsoft PI systems

Application security requirements

Software vulnerability management principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Overview

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.

This managerial role involves leading a team responsible for developing, supporting, and guiding process control and MES applications across global manufacturing facilities, including system architecture, deployments, and ongoing operational support. The candidate will work remotely with worldwide plants, ensuring existing manufacturing technologies are supported while applying Alcoa’s standards, procedures, and technical practices. It requires strong leadership, advanced technical expertise, and effective communication, along with deep knowledge of manufacturing operations and development tools primarily based on Microsoft technologies.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for global Smelting PCS initiatives, ensuring solution design, implementation, and commissioning align with Alcoa roadmaps and standards.
• Support the transition to a product-based operating model and provide leadership for assigned product lines.
• Maintain expertise in mobile application strategy and DevOps practices for Smelting PCS solutions.
• Contribute to the development of standards, tools, and procedures supporting global MES/PCS solutions.
• Collaborate with Global ITAS teams to ensure effective integration of MES technologies with Alcoa system architectures.
• Deliver Level 2 and 3 global support, including occasional off-hours availability.
• Promote communication across manufacturing locations to standardize systems and solutions.
• Participate in industry technology networks to stay current on emerging trends and influence product direction.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, external partners, and ITAS leadership.
• Work independently to manage and execute projects, while contributing effectively to team-led initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Technical Expertise

• Expert-level proficiency in application development technologies.
• Strong knowledge of source-code management tools (Git, Azure DevOps).
• Advanced experience with AVEVA PI / OSIsoft PI systems.
• Solid understanding of application and infrastructure security requirements.
• Basic awareness of software vulnerability‑management principles.

Education & Experience

• Significant hands-on experience with process control systems and manufacturing technologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 7–10 years in relevant technical roles.

Alcoa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.

We engage in global inclusion groups such as AWARE, AWN, EAGLE, and ABLE.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.

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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.