Mining - Engineering & Maintenance (Mining, Resources & Energy)
Full time
Northern Star has a dynamic and rewarding opportunity for a Senior Mining Engineer to join our underground team at South Kalgoorlie Operations. This is offered as either a FIFO or residential role, working on an 8:6 roster , 12-hour shifts .
Key accountabilities: Lead and co-ordinate drill and blast functions in alignment with weekly production plans. Collaborate with the engineering and operations teams to generate practical and executable weekly plans and 13-week plans. Demonstrate absolute commitment and leadership in providing a safe work environment. Main point of contact to the Underground Manager and Mine Foreman for planning and executing the weekly plan and holding the technical team accountable. Direct and guide members of the production mining team, mentoring and coaching junior members to develop their skills. Provide guidance and advice to planning engineers for the preparation of the mining stope notes. Actively identify risks and threats to safely achieving targets, and implement strategies to minimise or eliminate these risks. Promote and enforce standard design practices and processes across the team. Assist with and monitor the performance of production, paste and infrastructure projects, including regular interactions with various contractors to plan and progress these projects. Responsible for managing stope reconciliations, identifying areas for improvement and opportunities for optimization. Drive continuous improvement within the mining production team. Support the Underground Manager in facilitating DEMIRS visits, inspections and investigations. Assist with the preparation of end-of-week and month compliance reports. Hold appointed Alternate Underground Manager ticket as required. Requirements: Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering Minimum of 5 years' Underground hard rock mining experience, including production, mine planning, and projects/infrastructure. First Class Mine Managers Certificate of Competency or ability to acquire it (UG practical experience completed). Experience using Deswik CAD and Scheduler packages. Advanced Microsoft Office skills. Strong leadership skills and experience leading a diverse team of new-to-industry engineers. Ability to hold themselves and others accountable to their roles and responsibilities. Current Unencumbered Western Australian "C" Class Driver's Licence. Preferred: Experience working with a mining contractor. Experience in a mine that utilises Sub Level Open Stoping or Modified Avoca. Reside within the WA Goldfields or be willing to relocate. Experience using pastefill for underground stope filling. About Northern Star Resources: As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, Northern Star has sizeable operations in Western Australia and Alaska. With unparalleled pathways for advancement and avenues for personal growth, we stand as Australia's premier gold employer. You can choose residential or FIFO opportunities throughout your career with us.
Benefits when you join Northern Star: Gold Price Variable bonus incentive Company-subsidised GU Health Insurance Employee Share Plan programs Industry-leading Parental Leave Policy GoldSTARR Program - cash savings for everyday expenses Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services. Salary Continuance (Income Protection) insurance from commencement Salary Sacrificing benefits, including Novated Leasing and Remote Area Living benefit options. Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, relevant rights to work and a valid Australian national police clearance.
Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
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