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About the job
Are you an experienced and motivated Geologist who is ready to take the next step in your mining career? This is an exciting leadership opportunity for you to join us as a Senior Geologist within the Technical Services Business Improvement team who are primarily based at the WA Mining Hub in Pinjarra, supporting our mining operations in Western Australia, Huntly and Willowdale.
In this role, you will be assisting the Medium-Term Planning (MTP) group by providing leadership in the areas of resource and grade control modelling activities and delivery of geological inputs to the mine planning process. This includes supervision of a team of geologists to coordinate drill planning and completion of grade control modelling, and geological oversight of ongoing grade/assay relationships applied to both medium- and short-term planning outcomes. In conjunction with the MTP Principal, you will also be responsible for setting the geological strategy required to support the broader aims of the MTP group including delivery of the mine’s performance targets and maximising the value of the resource.
About you
To play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone with:
Bachelor’s Degree in Geology/Mining Geology or related discipline
Consolidated experience in large open cut and/or underground mining operations with demonstrated experience in grade control, resource estimation and modelling and geostatistical analysis.
Strong problem solving, lateral thinking and analytical skills with demonstrated experience in technical leadership
An ability to present and influence a wide audience
Effective communication and interpersonal skills within multi-disciplinary technical teams
Demonstrated ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders including senior management, technical professionals, and operational personnel at a senior level
Demonstrated track record to take ownership of the work and developing continuous improvement ideas
A reputation among peers for technical excellence; strong leadership and communication skills are essential
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 whilst 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
Employee Assistance Program
Novated car lease scheme
Industry leading parental leave scheme
Paid volunteer time
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
Monday 15th 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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