Geotechnical Engineer

1 week ago


Wagerup Western, Australia Alcoa Full time $60,000 - $180,000 per year

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
Are you ready to apply your geotechnical expertise to deliver innovative solutions in a tailings dam environment? We're looking for a skilled and motivated
Geotechnical Engineer
to
create
,
build
, and
lead
within a high-performing, interdependent unit of the
Residue Operations team
in the alumina industry.

In this critical role, you will:

  • Support the delivery of civil construction projects with geotechnical insight and precision.
  • Collaborate closely with the Project Superintendent and broader team to ensure safe, effective outcomes.
  • Lead geotechnical investigations, assessments, and designs that drive project success.
  • Build technical reports and recommendations that influence construction and operational decisions.
  • Manage geotechnical risks and contribute to innovative, practical solutions in a tailings dam setting.

We're seeking candidates who thrive in both
collaborative teams
and
independent roles
, with a passion for solving complex challenges and a commitment to safety, quality, and performance.

What's On Offer

  • Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.
  • Employee growth and development opportunities.
  • Parental leave support for all caregivers.
  • Employee assistance program for personal support services.
  • Alcoa Live Well 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.
  • Connect and be part of a community that celebrates diversity through our employee inclusion groups.

What You Can Bring To The Role

  • Degree qualified in either Civil, Geotechnical or Mine Engineering coupled with experience in geotechnical/tailings dam design, construction and/or operation.
  • Experience in geotechnical assessments of dam stability and Critical State Soil Mechanics.
  • Solid understanding of internationally recognised tailings management standards and best practice guidelines such as ANCOLD, MAC/CDA, GISTM.
  • Thorough comprehension of soil and tailings characterisation (in situ tests, sampling and laboratory testing).
  • Strong skills in tailings operation and monitoring systems.

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.



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