**Job Overview**
We are seeking an experienced Underground Drill and Blast Engineer to join our team at Mt Charlotte. This is a residential Kalgoorlie position with an 8/6, 12-hour day roster.
Main Responsibilities:
* Generate, schedule and implement short-term Drilling, Blasting and Ancillary mine plans to achieve the operational plan in a safe and cost-effective manner.
* Work closely and coordinate production activities with the Scheduling Engineer to ensure production plans align with weekly and monthly plans.
* Inspect and assess underground production areas, liaise with survey and geology departments when generating production plans and provide technical support to underground supervisors and crew members.
* Manage daily and weekly data for reporting purposes, conduct blast vibration monitoring and notifications, and provide technical input into large-scale production plans.
Requirements:
* Experience in a similar underground position.
* Bachelor Degree of Mining Engineering.
* Advanced level in Microsoft Excel and Word.
* Experience in mine design software, with Deswik being the preferred software package.
* Experience in a production engineering related role with exposure to underground ventilation.
* Western Australian Underground Supervisors Certificate of competency or ability to attain certificate.
* Dangerous Goods Security Card or proof of application.
* CURRENT UNENCUMBERED WESTERN AUSTRALIAN "C" CLASS DRIVERS LICENCE.
What We Offer:
* Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
* Gold Price Variable bonus incentive.
* 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 Criteria:
* Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes 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.