AddressShape 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.
About the Role:
Have you considered this enviable lifestyle option before? We are looking for an experienced Mine Surveyor to join the Technical Services department at our Huntly Bauxite Mine. This is a rare opportunity to work on a mine site less than 100km’s from Perth, where you will spend nights at home with your family. This drive-in-drive-out location offers 10.3hr workdays for a 7days-on-7days-off shift roster.
As a Mine Surveyor you will be essential to operational support by providing timely and accurate services associated with site development, production & rehabilitation. Acting as a key interface for the technical services department, this role is responsible for ensuring Department of Mines, Industry Regulation & Safety (DIMRS) compliance through best practice techniques and regulated survey standards, contributing to Environmental Health & Safety practices to help achieve an injury free workplace & reduce environmental impact.
Using a combination of traditional and new technologies including total stations, integrated Global Navigation Satellite Systems, remotely piloted aircraft (drones) and mobile laser scanners, day-to-day survey tasks include:
Reliable & accurate surveys of mining advances along with the set out of key development areas for consistent planning and operational guidance.
strong focus on rehabilitation and drainage control
Machine guidance support through design work, calibration & QA/QC checks.
Reconciliation of mining areas and volumes moved through regular reporting.
Detailed and timely updates of site survey records.
Ensure procedures are up to date & following best practices.
Development and implementation of latest technology and survey techniques
What’s on offer:
Career development opportunities to pursue your passion
Five weeks annual leave
Shift allowance
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:
Well-developed communication and problem-solving skills
Relevant and recent mine surveying experience
Recent exposure to Trimble GNSS technologies
Strong understanding of the following software packages: Surpac, Pix 4D Mapper, Global Mapper, ARC GIS
A Bachelor of Surveying/Advanced Diploma of Surveying
A CASA approved Remote Pilot Licence (RePL)
A current “Class C” drivers’ licence
We are seeking a Mining Surveyor who uses their people skills in working with others to achieve the business objectives. One of the keys to your success will be your inclusive communication style, which brings together improvement initiatives, demonstrating your commitment to health, safety and the environment, while ensuring the provision of mine surveying services are delivered in an efficient and effective manner.
At Alcoa, you’re an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. This is an opportunity for you to bring your wealth of experience to the team and help shape the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low carbon technologies. You have the power to shape things to make them better.
Application Closing Date: Sunday 30th June 2024
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
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 and Kwinana alumina refineries. 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.
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.
