Senior Mine Engineer

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.

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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. 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.

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