Europe Industrial Hygiene Manager (Flexible Location)

Alcoa Corporation; Farsund; Hybrid; NOK 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid work options

International leadership exposure

Professional development

Job summary

Alcoa seeks an Europe Industrial Hygiene Manager to lead IH programs across European sites, ensuring health protection and EU regulatory compliance. The role provides strategic governance and works with site, regional and corporate stakeholders, with extensive travel and on-site support.

The position is based in Europe with hybrid work options, offering international leadership exposure and professional development opportunities. Travel up to four weeks at a time is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene or related discipline; Master preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of European H&S regulations including REACH.
• Proven leadership of IH programs across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and standardize regional IH programs and processes.
• Support IH systems including SDS, hazard identification and exposure assessments.
• Coordinate with Corporate IH Manager to reduce adverse health outcomes.
• Drive regional and global IH goals and KPIs.
• Participate in IH Lead Team and global technical forums.
• Share IH best practices across European locations.
• Develop comprehensive IH management programs (PPE, exposure control, ergonomics, etc.).
• Act as SME for IH standards and audit tools.
• Provide IH expertise for TSCA-related matters.
• Coordinate REACH compliance across Europe.
• Coach IH professionals and develop capability regionally.

Skills

Industrial Hygiene

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Exposure assessment

Communication

CIH certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene

Master's degree preferred

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 and realize our vision to build a legacy of excellence for future generations. Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace with the flexibility and equal opportunities that help everyone thrive. You have the power to shape things and individuals to make them better.

About the Role

You, as the Europe Industrial Hygiene Manager will be responsible for guiding all aspects of the region’s Industrial Hygiene (IH) program, ensuring consistent, value‑added processes that protect employee health across Alcoa’s European operations. This role provides strategic leadership, governance and subject matter expertise across occupational hygiene disciplines. You will coordinate, standardize and continuously improve IH programs aligned with Alcoa’s global IH strategy, while working closely with site, regional and corporate stakeholders. The role requires extensive travel across European sites, including periods of direct on‑site support of up to four weeks.

Key responsibilities include

• Lead, coordinate and standardize regional Industrial Hygiene programs and processes
• Support implementation of IH systems including Alcoa IH programs, SDS systems, hazard identification, risk characterization and exposure assessments
• Partner with the Corporate IH Manager and Health CoE to develop strategies to eliminate adverse health outcomes
• Recommend and drive regional and global IH goals and KPIs
• Participate in the Alcoa Industrial Hygiene Lead Team and global technical forums
• Facilitate sharing of IH best practices across European locations
• Support sites in developing and maintaining comprehensive IH management programs (respiratory protection, exposure control, ergonomics, hearing conservation, hazard communication, radiation, hazardous materials management and new material reviews)
• Act as SME for select Alcoa EHS Standards and IH Audit Self‑Assessment tools
• Provide IH expertise for TSCA-related matters within the region
• Coordinate REACH compliance across Europe
• Coach and mentor IH professionals and support capability development across the region

What’s On Offer

• Competitive remuneration and performance‑based incentive plan
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• International leadership exposure across a complex, multi‑site region
• Employee growth and professional development opportunities
• Paid employee volunteering hours within our communities
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential personal support
• Alcoa Live Well program with travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• Salary packaging options including employee share plans and superannuation
• An inclusive workplace supported by employee inclusion groups

What You Can Bring to the Role

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry or a related discipline; Master of Science preferred
• 15+ years’ experience, including 10+ years as an Industrial Hygiene professional, preferably in manufacturing environments
• Strong knowledge of industrial hygiene principles including exposure assessment, hazardous materials management, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, radiation, asbestos, ergonomics and health hazard controls
• Deep understanding of European H&S regulations, including REACH
• Proven experience leading teams, influencing senior leaders and delivering change across large, complex organizations
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and decision‑making capabilities
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to tell a compelling story and drive alignment
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or equivalent EU/local professional designation

Additional Information

• The role can be based at one of our European locations in Norway, Iceland or Spain, the Netherlands with flexibility across the region.
• Extensive travel is required, including periods of direct site support.
• Interviews may progress prior to the closing date.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Be part of shaping our organization and join us in building a legacy of excellence for future generations.

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.

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.