Careers in IT
The mining industry depends heavily on computers. While huge diggers take giant bites out of the ground, huge computers are processing gigabytes of data.
Systems Analyst
Applications Developer
Process Control Engineer
Network Engineer
There is an ever increasing need for highly skilled people to manage the mining industry’s vast information systems.
APPLICATIONS DEVELOPERS are required to write software that meets the specific needs of mining operations.
SYSTEMS ANALYSTS are often involved in the installation of new software packages and in training people to use them.
Alcoa uses computers in a multitude of different areas, from general administration systems in head office, to the cutting edge of mining operations, where on board computers installed in front end loaders provide one-second geographic updates from orbiting GPS satellites.
If you are interested in the application of computer technology, mining has plenty of opportunities to apply your skills.
