Geotechnical Engineer Vacation Student

4w1 month ago

Alcoa

AU · Full-time · A$30 – A$40/hr

About this role

Join Alcoa’s Vacation Student program as a Geotechnical Engineer, based at our Pinjarra Refinery and Perth Corporate office in WA. This 12-week paid summer placement offers the chance to put your university knowledge into practice and propel your career forward.

You will support the Global Impoundments team and local civil engineers in handling dam safety, preparing facility plans, and applying standard methodology engineering technology. Your work will include providing engineering input into the design and maintenance of residue storage facilities and contributing to refinery and residue EH&S problem resolution.

You will be matched with a senior specialist who will offer hands-on training, mentoring, and coaching. The program is designed to help you become a creative problem solver while completing meaningful projects in a supportive, open-minded workplace where your ideas are highly valued.

This role provides exposure to industry and a future career at Alcoa, with increased opportunity to gain a place in the Alcoa Graduate Program after completing your degree. You will work locally in an onsite environment, enabling you to return home to friends and family every night.

Requirements

Currently studying tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline
Ideally in penultimate year of study, but applications across all year groups accepted
Self-motivated and passionate for chosen discipline, eager to learn and expand knowledge
Capable of working independently with ability to communicate and engage with multiple stakeholders to obtain a project outcome
Strong team player with effective time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Available to commence end of November for a full-time 12-week period ending February
Able to travel to and from work location each day

Responsibilities

Support the Global Impoundments team and local civil engineers in handling dam safety
Prepare facility plans and apply standard methodology engineering technology
Provide engineering input into the design and maintenance of residue storage facilities
Contribute towards the refinery and residue EH&S and provide insight into problem resolution for bauxite residue assets
Share learnings and provide input towards the WA residue capital planning, approval, and review process
Handle assigned project(s) with appropriate responsibility, utilizing innovative thinking and passion for growth

Benefits

Exposure to industry and a future career at Alcoa
Attractive hourly rate of pay for the hours you work
Meaningful project work that provides valuable hands-on work experience
Increased opportunity to gain a place in the Alcoa Graduate Program after completing your degree
Working locally in an onsite environment enabling you to return home to friends and family every night
Alcoa Live Well program offering travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing discounts