Resource Geologist
1 week ago
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About the job
Are you a Resource Geologist who is ready for a change? There are many benefits to joining us to work across Alcoa’s WA Mining Operations With our continued improvement-focused journey, there are lots of changes taking place in the way we do mining; it’s an exciting time to join our Medium Term Mine Planning group. This is a rare opportunity to work close to site and utilise your technical skills in a practical way while still being able to enjoy the flexibility of living close to the city and returning home on a daily basis.
In this role, you will be developing, maintaining and updating the mine’s grade control block models and 3D modelling databases. The principal emphasis, and challenge posed, is to transform ore resources into ore reserves and to prepare reserve grade control models as primary inputs to the optimisation and design processes which provides the basis for the 36 month mine plan.
Your main responsibilities include:
- Producing near-mine and grade control drill plans to support the development of ore resources and reserves enabling medium term mining plans to be formulated and bauxite production objectives to be achieved- Producing and maintaining 3D geological block models allowing ore bodies to be defined in compliance with industry best practice standards which provides the basis for the 36 month mine plan.- Assisting in the determination and optimization for the extraction of mineral reserves and providing engineering support as it relates to the estimation of mineral resources, reserves and optimizing extraction of mineral resources.- Working closely with all stakeholders including the Short-Term Planning and Long-Term Planning Technical teams, such as site-based technical teams, members of the exploration team and wider Global Planning Group to ensure appropriate communication and collaboration links are maintained.
About you
To play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone with:
- Degree qualification in Geology, Earth Science or similar- Previous experience having direct involvement with mineral exploration and mine geology/grade control. It will be advantageous if you have a working knowledge of pit optimisation and design as well as experience in block modelling and resource estimation practices- Pride and ownership in your work. A reputation among peers for technical excellence, and strong leadership and communication skills are essential- High level of computer literacy. Experience with a geological / mining software package, preferably MineSight as well as exposure to database management, QA/QC and geological modelling
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.
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.
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
