Process Technician

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 have an enticing residential Process Technician position awaiting you at the world class KCGM Operation that boasts a +10-year mine life. Promising a long term and fulfilling future, join our esteemed technical team on the convenience of an 7/7 (12-hour days and nights) roster. 

Here’s what awaits you:

• Effectively communicate with the cross shifts, maintenance and team members to obtain and transfer relevant production information, including planned maintenance. Communicate and act on daily instructions from the crew leader.
• Identify, report on and rectify risks, associated with exposure to large industrial equipment, electrical parts, chemicals, cold, heat, dust, lubricants, noise, weather, confined spaces and heights.
• Promptly report any operational variances from nominated set points to crew leader. Ensure operational; checks are completed and noted defects are actioned or escalated to the crew leader.
• Display a clear commitment to safety and health and seek to eliminate or control the risks of injury and/or damage to equipment.
• Proactive involvement with continuous improvement processes. Active participation in all communication and awareness systems. Manage all activities in a manner that prevents pollution and minimises damage to the natural environment.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

Experience: 2 years of processing experience at a processing plant. Able to work as part of a team and foster team building relationships (be a good team fit). Ability to work unsupervised. Ability to train and transfer knowledge in alignment with the department training matrix. Work with attention to detail. Good communication skills. Keen to learn and asks for help. Minimum 1 year’s relevant experience in the minerals processing industry. Basic Computer literacy – Microsoft Office and Excel.

Qualifications: Current “C” Class Western Australian Drivers Licence.

Passion for Growth: A strong desire to be part of an exciting new growth project and contribute to Northern Star’s dynamic work environment.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Gold Price Variable bonus incentive.
• Short-term incentive bonus program.
• 5 weeks annual leave for site-based employees.
• 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!