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 share 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:

We're seeking a skilled Remote Drone Technician to join our team. This role offers a flexible, family-friendly Monday-to-Friday roster, with a paid leisure day off, every four weeks, allowing you to balance your work and personal life.

The Remote Drone Technician is responsible for traveling between the Alcoa sites in WA including Bunbury, Wagerup, Pinjarra and Kwinana Refineries, Willowdale and Huntly Mine sites, to perform Drone and remote inspection work across all of our WA Operations.

The use of remote drone technology will provide the business with a safer, more efficient, and effective suite of tools to support our operations.

The role will perform and capture civil survey data and capture of tailings ponds, mining areas and refinery areas, and will use drone technology for the facilitation of remote sensor inspection of assets including – fixed plant, internal vessels and tanks, conveyors, HV power assets, cable trays and environmental tasks

Key responsibilities will include:

• Set up and pilot drones to capture civil survey data of tailings ponds, mining areas, and refinery areas.

• Conduct remote sensor inspections of assets such as earthmoving equipment, fixed plant, internal vessels and tanks, conveyors, HV power assets, and cable trays.

• Train and coach Alcoa employees to become qualified drone pilots.

• Assist in trials and testing of new drone equipment, systems, and inspection methods. Develop, document, and train others on these new techniques.

• Contribute to the development of drone governance documents, procedures, and safety protocols, including reviewing and approving flight plans.

• Identify and develop new inspection opportunities by building strong relationships with site and operations personnel. Work collaboratively to understand, document, and deliver business benefits in a structured and integrated manner.

What’s on offer:

• Career development opportunities to pursue your passion

• Monthly Leisure Day

• Benefits allowance

• Performance related bonus (variable)

• 16 weeks paid parental leave scheme

• Paid annual volunteer hours

• Social and diversity focused engagement opportunities

What you can bring to the role:

To play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone with:

• CASA RePL for 7kg aircraft, (25kg+ an advantage) - Must hold, or be close to obtaining

• Tertiary qualifications in technical field such as Survey, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), Thermograph, Electrical/Electronic, or Structural would be an advantage

• Drone operations experience and proven expertise in drone piloting and maintenance

• A safety-first attitude, someone who demonstrates strict adherence to safety regulations and procedures

• Technical proficiency - with a strong understanding of aerial data capture and analysis

• Problem-solving Skills, and the ability to identify and resolve technical challenges

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, and attention to detail

• Strong teamwork skills, with a collaborative approach to work and ability to adapt to changing priorities

• Previous experience in the mining or construction industry preferred

Disclaimer: Please note that applications close midday Australian Western Standard Time of the posting end date.

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.

About the Location

Alcoa's Wagerup Refinery is one of the world's most environmentally and technologically advanced alumina refineries, and produces approximately 2.9 million metric tons of alumina each year. Located approximately 150 kilometres south of Perth, it is located on the border of WA’s picturesque Peel and South West regions. 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.