Senior Mining Engineer - Projects

Ready to pursue your professional journey with Northern Star Resources? As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we have sizeable operations across Western Australia, Northern Territory 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 Resources, we live by our STARR Core Values which encapsulates 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.

Building on the ongoing success of our business growth strategy and succession plan, our Jundee operations are seeking a Senior Mining Engineer - Projects. This role offers a long-term and fulfilling to take lead of all operational and capital project activities, featuring the convenience of back-to-back 8:6 roster. Be a part of our journey towards sustained excellence.

What you can look forward to:

• Oversee the ventilation department to develop & implement the Ventilation Management Plan.
• Identify, assess and manage risks in order to improve reliability and performance of underground ventilation systems.
• Creation and management of Capital expenditure requests.
• Capital infrastructure planning for budget submissions.
• Project manage installations and upgrades to capital infrastructure including but not limited to ventilation, pumping and water supply.
• Complete project work for future ventilation infrastructure or system design.
• Identify and communicate risks to the delivery of the mine plan to the Technical Services leadership.
• Maintain infrastructure guidelines and procedures owned by the projects department. 
• Ensure all capital infrastructure is maintained at business standard and the infrastructure is operating effectively.

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

Expertise and Accomplishments:

• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering.
• Hold Ventilation Officer ticket (essential).
• WA First Class Mine Managers Certificate (highly desirable).
• Relevant experience in the underground metalliferous mining with experience in ventilation network design, implementation, survey and maintenance.
• Computer literacy – Deswik and VentSim.  
• Previous experience with contractor management.
• Strong awareness of the Mine Safety and Inspection Act & Regulations.

Attributes:

Success in this role requires a proactive, high-performing individual who engages in safety processes, builds meaningful relationships with stakeholders, fosters a safe, inclusive, and diverse environment focused on maintenance and preventative advancements. They actively promote the STARR Core Values, ensuring continuous improvement, high-quality work, and cost management aligned with business strategies. The team will excel through active coaching and engagement, fostering skill, integrity, and ownership.

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.

Sounds ideal? E-mail your CV to Kevin Nguyen at knguyen@nsrltd.com OR click the 'Apply' button