Vocational Placement - Mining Engineer
Core
Unpaid vocational placement for university students to gain hands-on experience in mining engineering, construction, and operational readiness within a major mining infrastructure upgrade project.
Role type
Vocational Placement (Internship)
Builds
Critical infrastructure, processing, and access improvements for future mining operations (McCoy facility upgrade, crusher relocation, haul road construction) (via careerplan.io/jobs/Req-39524-vocational-placement-mining-engineer-at-alcoa)
Domain
Mining Engineering / Civil Engineering / Construction
Required skills
Project planning, scheduling, data analysis, risk assessment, stakeholder communication, report preparation, environmental regulatory knowledge
Preferred skills
Self-motivation, independent work, time management, problem-solving, team collaboration
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Assist with project planning, scheduling, tracking and reporting; Support engineering, construction and operational readiness workstreams; Collect, analyse and document project and operational data; Participate in site visits and observe mining infrastructure and construction activities; Contribute to risk assessments, safety initiatives and project governance processes; Prepare reports, presentations and stakeholder communications; Support environmental, regulatory and approvals-related activities
Seniority
Student / Intern