Senior Shotfirer

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 Senior Shotfirer position awaiting you at the iconic KCGM Superpit that boasts a +10-year mine life. Promising a long term and fulfilling future, your journey begins in a dynamic work environment with the Drill & Blast team at our Open Pit Mine on a family friendly Kalgoorlie-based residential  7:7 roster, 12-hour day shifts with occasional night shifts, depending on the business requirement and mine cycle.

Here’s what awaits you: 

• Supervising and assisting with the loading and firing of blast holes in accordance with the blast plan. Conducting all checks and procedures relating to shotfiring including monitoring shot clearances, and checking for misfires, always properly reconciling and securing magazine and compound daily. Completing the daily inspection report.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory and standard operating procedures in relation to designing, charging and firing of Open Pit blasts.
• Back up for the Blast Supervisor in their absence to ensure the blast plan can be delivered in a safe and timely manner.
• Directing the Blast Crew and ensure all instructions and priorities from the Blast Supervisor are carried out including the interpretation of the daily blast plan, to deliver results in a safe and timely manner.

• Ensuring reporting of all incidents and accidents, reviewing and monitoring all incident and accident reports. Ensuring investigations and actions are correctly completed and implemented

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

Qualifications: Current West Australian Dangerous Goods Security Card, WA Shotfiring Licence, Current Unencumbered Western Australian “C” Class Drivers. Licence.

Experience:

Essential - Minimum two (2) years’ experience as a Senior Shotfirer in an Open Pit environment, Must reside Kalgoorlie or willing to relocate.

Preferred - Completion of Year Twelve (12) Secondary Education, Senior First Aid Certificate, National Police Clearance less than 12 Months, Current Unencumbered Western Australian ‘LR’ Class Drivers Licence.

Passion for Growth: Become a valued integral part of the Team, where you can develop and grow with our business who are committed to recruiting, training and promoting individuals based on competence and skills maintaining fairness and consistency.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• 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!