Westgold Resources is shaping the future of gold mining in Western Australia. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team who shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business.
We are seeking a Senior Mining Engineer with underground experience, to join our Northern Operations on an 8/6 FIFO roster.
You will play a critical role in leading the mining engineering team to safely execute the mine plan (design, scheduling, and infrastructure). Leveraging your expertise in drill & blast design and stope design, you will drive safe, efficient, and cost-effective production outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage infrastructure projects through planning and execution phases
* Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly compliance to plan and implement short‐term interval control measures
* Implement and monitor mine ventilation strategies in line with WHS (Mining) Regulations, including conducting and communicating ventilation surveys
* Conduct underground inspections and QA/QC to ensure mining activities align with the mine plan and are carried out safely
* Oversee the development and communication of fortnightly mine plans aligned with quarterly plans
* Assist the Senior Mine Planning Engineer with planning outputs as required
* Support the Mining Manager/Alternate with operational, technical, and statutory responsibilities
Skills & Experience
* Advanced proficiency in mining software (Deswik CAD, Deswik UGDB, Ventsim) and Microsoft Office
* Proven experience in drill & blast design, including ring design, firing strategies, and optimisation
* Strong capability in stope design, sequencing, and optimisation to maximise recovery and minimise dilution
* Bachelor of Mining Engineering (or equivalent)
* Current, unrestricted Western Australian "C" Class Driver's Licence
* First Class Mine Manager's Certificate (or actively working towards it)
Benefits
* Performance based bonus
* Group salary continuous insurance
* Health and wellness allowance
* Health insurance discount
* Family and medical leave policies including IVF, surrogacy and adoption
* Referral bonus
* 5 years' pro rata long service leave
* Salary sacrifice options
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free confidential counselling, wellbeing services and financial advice
Westgold is driven by our core values of Show Respect, Choose Safety and Deliver Value.
Westgold is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone matters. We believe diversity is a strength and true diversity includes those from First Nations People, various cultures, age groups, neurodiverse backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, diverse abilities and religions.
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