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About the job
Are you looking for professional career development in a diverse and inclusive environment? Looking to get out of FIFO and achieve more of a work life balance in a hands-on role? This is a permanent opportunity for a suitably qualified Geotechnical Engineer, based at our Kwinana Refinery.
The role provides a geotechnical risk management function to Alcoa and manages and monitors the implementation of dam safety risk management practices in the design, construction, operation and closure of impoundments (tailings, liquor, water dams) in accordance with relevant professional codes and industry practices such as the International Council of Mining and Metals (ICMM) Tailings Governance Framework and the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM). This role has the focus of dam safety and is responsible for identifying risks, developing, implementing and managing controls adequate to prevent catastrophic failures of impoundments.
Our business is looking for a 'go getter' who will drive our safety culture and efficiency by improving and implementing safety standards. You will work and learn within the wider Impoundment group, reporting through to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer working Monday to Friday, with one leisure day every four-week period!
You will be a catalyst and have accountability for;
Ensuring engineering design and operation of residue storage facilities and ponds comply to Alcoa standards and statutory requirements,
Providing recommendations for residue capital and sustaining work plans, as well as technical engineering input to civil engineering activities and procedures,
Preparing project scopes to allow execution of the annual residue plan, as well as maintain construction project design guidelines and vital monitoring and QA to ensure compliance,
Assist the Senior Geotechnical Engineer in water management plans and strategies, factoring in short-term and long-term dam stability, and embankment raise design analysis,
Ensuring standard methodology processes are developed, shared and implemented across the wider team, whilst looking for opportunities to apply and implement the best available technologies
Other duties include helping sites tailings, performing auditing, reviewing technical docs, being part of incident investigations.
About you
To play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone with:
Bachelor of Civil, Geotechnical, or Mining Engineering Degree, specialising in geotechnical engineering, with demonstrated experience in alumina or heavy industry considered desirable,
Ability to provide a consultative working environment of open communication, trust and confidence to deliver a flexible, professional and well-balanced technical support
Passion and commitment for upholding and promoting EH&S culture across the work environment and teams,
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills coupled with customer focus to forge strong working relationships and alliances, and
Eye to implement change and innovation to support the achievement of cost reduction, productivity and improvement opportunities!
Why Alcoa?
Our values – act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people, lead with courage – are at the foundation of everything we do.
At Alcoa we strive to create an inclusive workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work regardless of their background. We know it starts and finishes with you, which is why our value ‘care for people’ is so important to us. It ensures not only your physical safety but also provides an inclusive and welcoming workplace for people from all walks of life, encouraging diversity of thought from each and every person.
We embrace change, new ideas and promote a culture of respect and equal opportunity. Our employment programs are underpinned by diversity and equality and continue to be recognised and rewarded. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women and LGBTIQ+ job seekers.
As an Alcoa employee, you will embark on growth opportunities and can truly make a difference being part of an organisation that respects and considers flexibility while empowering you with stimulating and challenging work.
Flexible work arrangements may be considered, please let us know when you apply if this is something you are seeking.
What’s on offer?
Excellent remuneration package
Monthly Leisure Day
Benefits allowance
Performance related bonus (variable)
Industry leading superannuation
Industry leading parental leave scheme
Paid annual volunteer hours
Employee Assistance Program
Novated car lease scheme
Employee groups including the Social Club, Alcoa Women’s Network, EAGLE (Employees at Alcoa for Gay, Lesbian, bisexual and transgender Equality) and AWARE (Alcoans Working Actively for Racial-ethnic Equality)
Our Locations
Alcoa’s Australian operations represent one of the world’s largest integrated bauxite mining, alumina refining and aluminium smelting systems and add value to Australia’s local, state and national economies at every stage. Our Australian operations support approximately 4,370 direct jobs including multiple entry talent pathways/programs, predominantly in regional Western Australia.
Supported by our head office in Booragoon and the Bindjareb Regional office in Pinjarra, our operations include: our world-class Technology Development Centre of Excellence (COE), two bauxite mines in Western Australia (Huntly and Willowdale); three alumina refineries in Western Australia (Kwinana, Pinjarra and Wagerup); one aluminium smelter in Victoria (Portland); two dedicated port facilities in Western Australia (Kwinana and Bunbury); and two Alcoa Farmlands sites in Western Australia (Pinjarra and Wagerup).
Applications close
3 August 2022
Additional information
You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.
This position is available only to permanent Australian residents or applicants who hold the relevant Visa with authority to work in Australia. Please ensure this information is clearly stated on your application.
Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.
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