Mining Data Analyst

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 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.

About the Role

Do you ever wonder why things are the way they are? Do you have the drive to identify patterns and translate those insights into powerful business improvement strategies?

You have an exciting opportunity as an experienced Mining Data Analyst to join our team, supporting Alcoa's Bauxite Mines at Huntly and Willowdale in Western Australia. In this crucial role, you will report to the Operational Technology Superintendent, with a dotted line into our dedicated Business Improvement Team.

This position is offered as a permanent, full-time opportunity, featuring a family-friendly Monday to Friday roster. We also provide a paid leisure day off every four weeks, giving you more time to do the things you love.

We offer flexibility, allowing you to work from home one to two days per week. You will be based at the centralised WA Mining Hub in Pinjarra, as well as the active mine head offices at both Huntly and Willowdale—all within easy driving distance of the Mandurah Peel region - south of Perth.

In this role, your primary focus is to ensure that operational data is delivered in a way that provides insights into operational performance, enabling data-driven decisions.

Working directly with the technical services, information technology and operations teams you will be continuing to develop quality control and assurance practices of our production monitoring systems. This will require diving into the fundamental philosophies of how the production monitoring systems record data and the standard practices the site use to ensure operator and machine compliance. Your work will be key in contributing towards maximising mine production and minimising operating costs in a way that does not compromise the Alcoa's values in relation to Health, Safety and the Environment. 

What's on offer

• Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.

• Flexible hybrid working options available.

• Employee growth and development opportunities.

• Parental leave support for all caregivers.

• Paid employee volunteering hours within our community.

• Employee assistance program for personal support services.

What you can bring to the role

• Possess the ability to understand complex business systems and effectively translate functional knowledge into clear, actionable data presentations for business reporting, couples with a relevant degree, such as Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) or Information Technology, will be held in high regard

• Ideally you will have SQL Querying and advanced Reporting and Dash-boarding capabilities, primarily utilising Power BI.

• Demonstrable experience using Mine Fleet Management Systems is essential. You should also bring a strong desire to apply technical and operational knowledge toward continuous improvement initiatives.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills must be balanced with excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and facilitation abilities.

• Proven capacity to deliver results to schedule and plan. Furthermore, a proactive, demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe working environment is non-negotiable.

• Candidates will be highly regarded if they possess experience using specialised tools like OSIsoft PI system and ArcGIS, proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or R, familiarity with Jigsaw Fleet Management System, or have first-hand mine site experience.

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.

Be part of shaping our organisation and join us in building a legacy of excellence for future generations.

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About the Location

As one of the world's largest alumina refineries, our Alcoa Pinjarra Refinery produces approximately 4.7 million metric tons each year. Located within the Shire of Murray in the Peel region of WA, just east of the Pinjarra town site, our workplace offers 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.