Senior Mine Engineer

Alcoa Australia; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Growth opportunities

18 weeks parental leave

Alcoa Flexi Day

Benefits program

Job summary

Alcoa Australia seeks a Senior Mine Engineer to lead short-term planning at Huntly Mine, WA. You will translate complex inputs into robust plans, working with planning, technical and operational teams to connect strategy with execution.

You will collaborate to deliver 2-week and 24-hour plans, validate data, and support 12-month objectives while promoting safety and continuous improvement. This permanent role offers Friday-to-Friday on-site work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience in large-scale open-cut mining and mine engineering.
• Strong experience with mine scheduling software.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Clear communication and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of robust rolling 2-week and 24-hour mine plans.
• Validate planning inputs and operational data.
• Support achievement of 12-month planning through fleet and productivity reviews.
• Connect short-term planning with operations for practical outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen planning processes and safety compliance.

Skills

Open-cut mining

Mine scheduling

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Education

Mining Engineering degree

Tools

Mine scheduling software

Job description

Shape Your World At Alcoa

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 your opportunity to help shape the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies. Become a valued part of the team that’s shaping the future of aluminium, revolutionising the way the world lives, builds, moves and flies. Be part of it and shape your world.

About the Role

As our Senior Mine Engineer reporting into the Superintendent – Short Term Planning, you will provide technical leadership across short-term mine planning, translating complex operational inputs into robust plans that support mine performance and maximise resource value. You will work closely with short-term planning, technical and operational teams to connect strategy with effective execution. This role is offered on a permanent basis working Monday to Friday at Huntly Mine Site. In this role, you will:

• Lead the development and delivery of robust rolling 2-week mine plans and 24hr mine plans/forecasts.
• Validate planning inputs, including block models, productivity assumptions and operational data.
• Support achievement of the 12 month planning by reviewing daily and weekly fleet, productivity and mining assumptions.
• Connect ultra short term, short-term planning and operations to support aligned, practical mine outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen planning processes, technical standards and continuous improvement.
• Promote safe working practices and ensure mine plans comply with relevant safety, technical and operating systems.

What’s on offer

• Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.
• Employee growth and development opportunities.
• 18 weeks Parental leave for primary caregivers.
• One additional paid Alcoa Flexi Day.
• My Alcoa Benefits program offering travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing discounts.
• Generous leave entitlements including a leisure a day off every 4-week period.
• Salary packaging for a novated car lease, employee share plan and superannuation options.

What you can bring to the role

• A bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in large-scale open-cut mining and mine engineering.
• Strong experience with mine scheduling software.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving and lateral-thinking capability.
• The ability to clearly communicate technical information and influence diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated technical leadership, ownership and commitment to continuous improvement.

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.

Be part of shaping our organisation and join us in building a legacy of excellence for future generations.

About the Location

Huntly is one of our two bauxite mines in Western Australia. Established in 1976 and located east of North Dandalup in WA, it is the world’s second largest bauxite mine, supplying ore to Alcoa’s Pinjarra alumina refinery. Bauxite ore from Alcoa’s Huntly and Willowdale mines helps to produce almost half of Australia’s alumina and approximately 19 per cent of Australia’s aluminium.

Workplace Culture & Values

Our workplace is an inclusive and respectful environment, where we embrace change, new ideas and equal opportunity to succeed. 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. Shape your Career at Alcoa!

As an Alcoan you are part of a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation. As a values-based company, we Act with Integrity, Operate with Excellence, Care for People, and Lead with Courage. Join us and become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. We treat all people with dignity and we believe in inclusion, diversity and enabling all employees to grow and develop their careers with us, where they can pursue their passions. Discover the possibilities a career with Alcoa can have for you. Come shape your career with us!

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