Oklahoma’s workforce was a key factor in our decision to locate this project in the state. In operation, Oklahoma Primary Aluminum will create approximately 1,000 high-quality direct jobs at the plant, with an average annual compensation near $100,000, a rate comparable or superior to the region's highest-paying industries.

Oklahoma Primary Aluminum will offer a wide range of career opportunities. We are committed to building a talented team to support this landmark development. Most recruitment will take place during the later stages of construction to prepare for operations which we expect to begin by the end of the decade. 

Local companies can express their initial interest in being considered for vendor opportunities with the project by emailing suppliers@oklahomaprimaryaluminum.com

Our aspiration is that all job openings at the plant will be filled by people from surrounding communities and the region. Since aluminum production is a new industry for Oklahoma, we recognize that achieving this requires a clear strategy over the long term. In partnership with Tulsa Ports and tribal nations, Oklahoma Primary Aluminum is collaborating with local schools and universities on technical skill development to promote high employability from the area including technical training, pre-apprenticeships and engineering programs.

Our shareholders each have decades-long track records at their other plants of supporting communities by making job opportunities available straight out of high school or college and helping cultivate career growth.

We expect around 4,000 temporary jobs to be created in constructing Oklahoma Primary Aluminum. These jobs will be with our construction contractors. Oklahoma Primary Aluminum will encourage construction contractors to recruit people from surrounding communities and the region as much as possible.

Construction jobs will pay Davis-Bacon prevailing wages, which ensure workers are paid wage and benefit rates consistent with prevailing standards for their trade and location. More than 12.5 percent of labor hours (375 to 500 positions) will be completed by registered apprentices.

For every direct job created at the facility, approximately three additional jobs will be supported across Oklahoma’s economy, generating an estimated 3,000 indirect and induced jobs in downstream aluminum industries, transportation, industrial services, utilities and retail.

In total, the facility and its associated supply chains will deliver $911 million in direct, indirect and induced household income to Oklahoma families every year.