Mine Operator (Talent Pool)
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About the job
If you are passionate about working in the mining industry but are tired of the FIFO lifestyle, a career move to Alcoa might be your answer!
Alcoa has opportunities for enthusiastic, proactive, and experienced All Round Mine Operators at our Bauxite Mines located south of Perth in the Darling Ranges of Western Australia near Dwellingup and Waroona. Opportunities may include permanent contracts, fixed-term contracts, or become part of our future talent pool.
Apply now if you value the importance of:
A fantastic work/life balance, based locally and returning home every day
Working outdoors in a physical and rewarding role
Opportunity to build and expand your career
Variety - no two days will ever be the same and you will never stop learning
A close, diverse team environment where you are supported and encouraged
Alcoa offers all of these!
In accordance with our current WA Operations AWU Enterprise Agreement our starting salary is $75, 602 plus 14% super working a 36-hour week. Shift allowances are applicable if you are on one of the 10.3-hour or 12-hour rosters.
About you
We are seeking people with:
Experience operating the following equipment:
Large dozers (D9 – D11), WA Komatsu Loaders (600 and above) with proficiency in open cut mine development, pit preparation, landscaping, and rehabilitation techniques
Scrapers; proficient in large open-bowl scrapers, ideally with twin-power experience (637/657) within the mining industry
Large wheel loaders, graders (16 to 24) and small excavators (20 – 50t)
Excavators (PC3000, EX2500, Hitachi 2600 etc.) with experience operating/digging in difficult and challenging terrain (such as steep forest) would be highly regarded
Haul trucks with large mining truck experience (100t +)
5+ relevant industry experience in Mining Operations
Demonstrated commitment to a ‘safety first’ culture
Self-motivation to work semi-autonomous in a small dynamic team
Problem solving ability and good initiative
A strong team focus where you support and encourage your crew
WA HR Drivers Licence
In addition to this, it is desirable but not crucial for you to have:
Shot Firers Licence
Blasting Experience
Supervisory Experience
Cert IV Training & Assessment
Cert IV Frontline Management
Certificate of lower Secondary Education
Ability to operate to a GPS guidance system
Proficient in fleet management system use and working with a dispatch team
Why Alcoa?
Our values – act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people and 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.
We embrace change, new ideas and promote a culture of respect and equal opportunity. Our employment programs are underpinned by diversity and equality and continue to be recognised and rewarded. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women and LGBTIQ+ job seekers.
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.
Flexible work arrangements may be considered, please let us know when you apply if this is something you are seeking.
What’s on offer
Excellent remuneration package
Secure, permanent and local employment without FIFO pressures
Provision of all your work clothing, PPE and tooling
Average working week of 36 hours
Industry leading superannuation and 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 Australia’s local, state and national economies at every stage. Our Australian operations support approximately 4,370 direct jobs including multiple entry talent pathways/programs, predominantly in regional Western Australia.
Supported by our head office in Booragoon and the Bindjareb Regional office in Pinjarra, our operations include: our world-class Technology Development Centre of Excellence (COE), two bauxite mines in Western Australia (Huntly and Willowdale); three alumina refineries in Western Australia (Kwinana, Pinjarra and Wagerup); one aluminium smelter in Victoria (Portland); two dedicated port facilities in Western Australia (Kwinana and Bunbury); and two Alcoa Farmlands sites in Western Australia (Pinjarra and Wagerup).
Applications close
Friday 14th July
Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.
Additional information
You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.
This position is available only to permanent Australian residents or applicants who hold the relevant Visa with authority to work in Australia. Please ensure this information is clearly stated on your application.
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