Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Residue & Dam Stability

Alcoa; Wagerup; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration and variable

One additional paid Alcoa Flexi Day

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employee share plan and superannuation

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Job summary

Alcoa in Wagerup, WA, is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Residue to provide technical leadership across our WA operations. You will lead the civil and geotechnical engineering function supporting bauxite residue storage facilities, ensuring design, operation and long-term integrity meet Alcoa standards and international tailings practices.

You will work with site teams, the Global Impoundment Team and independent reviewers to provide expert assurance, approvals and advice while driving

Qualifications

• Vast experience in geotechnical or tailings dam design, construction and/or operations.
• Significant experience undertaking geotechnical assessments of dam and embankment stability.
• Sound knowledge of recognised tailings management standards and guidance, including ANCOLD, MAC/CDA and GISTM.
• Well-developed risk management, stakeholder engagement, communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and peer review of civil and geotechnical designs against Alcoa requirements and national and international leading practice.
• Monitor and manage critical controls relating to short- and long-term embankment and dam stability.
• Maintain residue storage models and contribute to water management, mud drying, stacking and storage plans.
• Support independent integrity audits, regulatory visits and assurance reviews, ensuring actions are completed and documented.
• Maintain the 25-year Residue Master Plan and associated sustaining capital program.
• Coach and support site civil and geotechnical engineers while strengthening cross-site capability.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Dam stability assessment

Tailings management knowledge

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication & presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Geotechnical or Mining Engineering

Job description

Alcoa in Wagerup, WA, is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Residue to provide technical leadership across our WA operations. You will lead the civil and geotechnical engineering function supporting bauxite residue storage facilities, ensuring design, operation and long-term integrity meet Alcoa standards and international tailings practices.

You will work with site teams, the Global Impoundment Team and independent reviewers to provide expert assurance, approvals and advice while driving