Senior Mine Planning Engineer – Short-Term Leader

Consórcio de Alumínio do Maranhão (Alumar); Western Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Growth opportunities

Parental leave (18 weeks)

Alcoa Flexi Day

My Alcoa Benefits

Leisure day off every 4 weeks

Salary packaging

Job summary

Alcoa in Australia is seeking a Senior Mine Engineer to lead short-term mine planning, turning complex inputs into robust plans that optimise resource value. Based at Huntly Mine Site, you will work with planning, technical and operations teams to align strategy with execution.

The role requires a bachelor’s in Mining Engineering, strong open-cut mining and scheduling software experience, and proven leadership in technical projects. Permanent, Monday–Friday role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in large-scale open-cut mining and mine engineering.
• Strong experience with mine scheduling software.
• Analytical, problem-solving and lateral-thinking capability.

Responsibilities

• 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 data.
• Support achievement of the 12-month planning by reviewing fleet, productivity and mining assumptions.
• Connect ultra short term, short-term planning and operations to supported outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen planning processes and continuous improvement.
• Promote safe working practices and ensure plans comply with safety and operating systems.

Skills

Mining engineering

Mine scheduling

Data analysis

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Mine scheduling software

Job description

Alcoa in Australia is seeking a Senior Mine Engineer to lead short-term mine planning, turning complex inputs into robust plans that optimise resource value. Based at Huntly Mine Site, you will work with planning, technical and operations teams to align strategy with execution.

The role requires a bachelor’s in Mining Engineering, strong open-cut mining and scheduling software experience, and proven leadership in technical projects. Permanent, Monday–Friday role with competitive benefits.