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 is an opportunity for you to bring your wealth of experience to the team and help shape the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low carbon technologies. You have the power to shape things to make them better.

About the Role:

Are you looking to utilise your expertise to drive our mine’s performance and support us in maximising the value of our resource? Then read on! 

We are seeking a Mine Engineer to join our team and support our WA Mining Operations. This exciting opportunity offers the unique advantage of working on a Monday to Friday roster, allowing you to enjoy site-based work without the typical FIFO lifestyle. Our sites are conveniently located near Mandurah, providing a great work-life balance.

This is an exciting time to join Alcoa’s Mining Operations, and this is your chance to join a highly motivated goal-oriented team.

You will provide plans and technical input to the technical services department supporting the site to meet performance targets and utilising your initiative to seek out ways of ensuring continuous improvements are made. Your focus will be on carrying out detailed analysis and ensuring alignment for development, production, and rehabilitation schedules.

Role Responsibilities will include:

Develop, optimise, and manage a robust medium-term rehabilitation plan (typically 3 months to 1 year), ensuring alignment with the overall rehabilitation strategy and targets

Provide a detailed sequence of rehabilitation activities to minimise overall movement and maximise productivity

Identify any shortfalls in the rehabilitation schedule and implement plans to rectify any foreseen issues

Liaise with the production and development departments to identify any potential opportunities or shortfalls

Review rehabilitation designs to ensure rehabilitation completion criteria are being met, identify any potential areas for failure and minimise overall movement

Provide designs for haulage route access, ramps, dump and dig locations

Fostering effective communication with stakeholders to ensure clear understanding and alignment across all levels of mine planning and scheduling

Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and regulatory changes related to mine rehabilitation

We are looking to develop the future leaders of our mine planning team so no matter what level of experience you are at right now, if leadership is in your sights, we are keen to hear from you.

What’s on offer:

Career development opportunities to pursue your passion

Monthly Leisure Day

Benefits allowance

Performance related bonus (variable)

16 weeks paid parental leave scheme

Paid annual volunteer hours

Social and diversity focused engagement opportunities

What you can bring to the role:

To play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone with:

Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering or a related field, or equivalent industry experience

Proven experience in mine operations, medium term planning and design

Strong understanding of mining operations, equipment, and processes

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt quickly to a dynamic operations environment

Proficiency in mine CAD and planning software (Deswik CAD and SHED, Alastri experience desired but not essential)

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Previous rehabilitation experience preferred but not essential

Disclaimer: Please note that applications close midday Australian Western Standard Time of the posting end date.

Additional information

Interviews may progress prior to the closing date, although all applications will be considered.

You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.

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. 

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.