Mining Engineer - Short Term Planning

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 mines 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 and implement detailed rehabilitation schedules and plans, prioritising safety and achieving defined rehabilitation outcomes.


* Continuously improve earthworks rehabilitation processes to meet business targets and completion criteria.


* Conduct rigorous QA/QC checks on rehabilitated areas to guarantee adherence to established standards.


* Track rehabilitation progress against targets, investigate deviations, and proactively adjust schedules as needed.


* Perform on-site inspections to verify progress and ensure compliance with rehabilitation plans.


* Foster clear and effective communication with all stakeholders to ensure alignment on mine planning and scheduling.


* Stay informed about the latest 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:


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


* Proven experience in...