Overview
Northern Star Resources is an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner with sizeable operations in Western Australia and Alaska. We offer opportunities for advancement and personal growth. Your journey starts here.
At Northern Star, we live by our STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results. These values guide everything we do, and you will play a pivotal role in upholding them and contributing to our collective success.
Northern Star Resources currently has an excellent Geotechnical Engineer role available at our Thunderbox Operations. This is a chance to join a supportive technical team and grow your career in a long-term, rewarding environment, complemented by an 8:6 roster.
Responsibilities
* Underground and surface inspections in response to geotechnical hazard reports or other requests.
* Maintenance of geotechnical hazard reporting and QA/QC systems.
* Data collection and analysis of information from instrumentation, monitoring systems and underground and surface inspection records.
* Provide geotechnical support and assistance to the operation, ensuring that the operation complies with all relevant company and statutory requirements.
* Provide geotechnical input to the mine design and scheduling process.
* Design the ground support and monitor its performance.
* Conduct geotechnical mapping of underground and surface excavations.
* Provide support with maintaining the seismic system.
* Provide support with seismic data processing, analysis & reporting.
Qualifications
* Tertiary Qualifications in Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent.
* Current "C" Class Western Australian Driver's Licence (Manual).
Experience
* Practical knowledge of rock mechanics, tunnelling, surface excavations or mining engineering.
* Experience with mine design software – Deswik.
* Experience with seismic monitoring systems – IMS
* Familiar with Map3D & Phase2 Numerical Modelling software.
* Familiar with Dips & Unwedge Geotechnical software.
Passion for Growth
Success in this role will belong to an individual who can demonstrate the ability to hold themselves and others accountable for their roles and responsibilities. They should be critical thinkers, agile, proactive go-getters with a 'can-do' attitude, and a positive outlook. Additionally, they should possess a keen analytical mindset to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous enhancement.
Benefits
* Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
* Quarterly Short-term incentive bonus program.
* 5 weeks annual leave for site-based employees.
* An annual Employee Share Plan Program.
* Company paid Salary Continuance Insurance (income protection) from commencement.
* Our GoldSTARR rewards program – with real cash savings for everyday expenses.
* Gold standard parental leave policy.
* Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.
* Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.
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!
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