Resource Geologist

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About the Role

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 daily.

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.

This role reports to the Geology Superintendent and will be offered on a family friendly Monday to Friday roster, 8 hours per day, the role will be mostly based on site (Huntly Mine Site) with work in the WA Mining Hub, (onsite at our Pinjarra refinery) as well as options to work from home, or work remotely 1- 2 days per week.

Key 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.

What’s on offer


* Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.


* Family friendly rosters that allow you to be home after each shift.


* Employee growth and development opportunities....