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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 reinvent the aluminium industry. Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace with opportunities that help everyone thrive and build diverse, rewarding careers. You have the power to shape things and individuals to make them better.
About the Role:
Are you a Principal Mine Engineer with a passion for leading teams and driving operational excellence? If you can combine technical expertise in medium-term mine planning with a talent for fostering high-performance cultures, we invite you to apply now.
Based in our Mine Hub in Pinjarra, you will be responsible for preparing mine pit drainage control management plans and ground water designs to enable approvals for the 12-36 month mine plans. Your role will be crucial in balancing cadence of drainage control plans endorsed by regulators with the implementation of conditions and commitments around these approvals.
As a key member of our Technical Services team, you will lead a team of experienced professionals, overseeing the delivery of schedules, planning, and other mining-related activities for multiple mine sites.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop technical work for drainage control management plans.
Manage cadence of Drainage Control mine plans are developed and endorsed by regulators.
Develop Field studies roadmap for Drainage control enhancements.
Execute Field studies.
Develop comprehensive 12-36 month pit layers and early designs to enable regulatory approvals;
Optimise pit approvals sequencing in order to maintain appropriate approved inventory;
Collaborate with pit design and optimization teams to maximize recoverable reserves.
Coordinate pre-mining and post-mining activities, ensuring seamless integration within the mining schedule and conforming to
Interaction to technical mine team
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute directly to the success of our mining operations while enjoying a work-life balance with a Monday-to-Friday roster.
What's on offer:
Career development opportunities to pursue your passion
Car allowance
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:
Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience,
Proven expertise in mine planning, mine geology, and surveying, culminating in a leadership role.
Knowledge in water management is desirable
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Deep understanding of mining operations, equipment selection, and productivity optimization.
Proficiency in resource modeling, block model data handling, and manipulation.
Knowledge of government regulations, approval processes, and landscape clearing requirements.
Familiarity with rehabilitation landform planning principles and scheduling.
Advanced proficiency in mine planning software and GIS tools for data presentation and analysis is desirable.
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
Recognized as an industry pioneer, Alcoa has established itself as an international company with operations across six continents. Alcoa's Australian portfolio includes: two bauxite mines in Western Australia, three alumina refineries at Kwinana, Pinjarra and Wagerup and one aluminium smelter in Portland VIC and two corporate office facilities in Bindjareb and Booragoon. Wherever you choose to join us, you'll be joining a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation.
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.
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