Mine Scheduling Engineer
Ready to pursue your professional journey with Northern Star? As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we have 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. Your journey starts here.
At Northern Star, we live by our STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results. These Values are not just words on paper; they are the cornerstone of our Company culture and guide everything we do. You will play a pivotal role in upholding these Values and contributing to our collective success.
We are seeking an enthusiastic Mine Scheduling Engineer to join our team at the Super Pit in Kalgoorlie. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity which allows you to utilise your previous skills and experience.
The successful candidate will report to the Senior Mining Engineer. The primary role is to monitor the daily performance of development and production activities and bring to the attention of the Senior Mining Engineer any apparent trends which may compromise the weekly and/or three-month schedule.
This opportunity is being offered as a permanent Kalgoorlie based residential position on an 8:6 roster, working 11 hours per day.
Here’s what awaits you:
- Scheduling, sequencing, and execution of daily and/or weekly plan.
- Identify risk and opportunities on daily and/or weekly planning.
- Liaise with Production, Geology, Geotech, Maintenance department to ensure Monthly plan is followed.
- Analyse production data and statistics to amend schedules accordingly.
- Timely delivery of two-weekly plans and schedules
- Working on ramps and haul network designs.
- Coordinate with various stakeholders regarding sequencing, scheduling, and execution of the plan weekly and daily plan.
- Analyse production data and statistics to amend schedules accordingly
To thrive in this role, you’ll need:
- Excellent skills in the Microsoft Office Suite and Power BI.
- Competent in the use of mine planning and design software – such as Deswik, Fleet control.
- Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or a related discipline
- Good communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
- Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience in the mining industry
- Significant experience in all planning processes, from short to medium term.
- Current “C” Class Western Australian Drivers Licence (Manual).
Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…
- Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
- Gold Price Variable bonus incentive.
- Short-term incentive bonus program.
- Employee Share Plan programs.
- Gold standard parental leave policy.
- GoldSTARR rewards program - cash savings for everyday expenses.
- Employee Assistance Programs (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.
Eligibility:
Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work and 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.
Apply now to join the Northern Star team!