Project Manager (Alumina / Bayer process / Refinery) LATAM

Medellin, Colombia | Posted on 02/04/2026

Headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, GateSource HR is an international recruitment and human resources consulting firm with a integral footprint. We work with businesses and institutions of all sizes, from start-ups to large organizations, and assist in converting international HR challenges into growth opportunities. Our recruitment and staffing specialists partner with clients and candidates to fill roles in Agriculture, Banking, Construction, Engineering, Finance, Energy, Mining across the Americas.

Job Description

GateSource HR is looking for aProject Manager with experience inBayer 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 operationalresponsibility for Bayer Process alumina refining in an industrial-scale plantenvironment.
- Proven experience managing continuous24/7 plant operations, including thermal stability and process control.
- Strong expertise in energymanagement,including steam system optimization and heat efficiency improvements.
- Demonstrated experience with Red Mudhandling and residue management, aligned with international environmental compliancerequirements.
- Track record of leadership inheavy industrial production settings with strong safety culture.

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📌 Project Manager (Alumina / Bayer process / Refinery) LATAM (Colombia)
🏢 GATESOURCE HR
📍 Colombia