Mining Engineer

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.

POSITION: Mining Engineer - Underground

WORK LOCATION: Jundee Operations

ROSTER: 8 days on, 6 days off – FIFO ex Perth

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide directions and information regarding the drilling and blasting schedule and plans to Shift Supervisors and Foreman.
• Ensure accurate and achievable plans for drilling and blasting activities are completed in time with target schedules.
• Monitor production activities within the mine to identify and improve designs and productivities.
• Undertake stope performance assessments for each stope and back analyse to ensure continuous improvement in drilling and blasting plans, designs and controls.
• Complete stope designs to maximise economic extraction of geological stope shapes with available equipment and manpower resources.
• Complete summarised stope notes and stope reconciliations no later than 1 month, upon practical completion of stoping.

TO THRIVE IN THIS ROLE, YOU’LL NEED:

YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)

• Practical production experience in mechanised hard-rock underground mining, preferably with exposure to highly productive narrow vein mining.
• Competent user of Deswik packages (UGDB).
• Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• Practical underground time completed.
• Current “C” Class Western Australian Drivers Licence.

YOU’RE GOOD AT (ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS)

• Proactively engage in safety processes and adherence to required controls.
• Ability to hold themselves and other accountable to their roles and responsibilities.
• Critical thinker, agile, a go-getter, have a ‘can-do’ attitude, positive.
• Keen analytical mindset to identify areas for improvement.

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.

ELIGILIBILITY:
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.

Ready for a change? E-mail your CV to Kevin Nguyen at knguyen@nsrltd.com OR click the 'Apply' button to submit your application.