Gold Fields' mining assets in the Australia region (GFA) include a 100% interest in the St Ives, Agnew, Granny Smith and Gruyere gold mines.
Our four Australian mines - Agnew, St Ives, Granny Smith, and Gruyere - are in the Eastern Goldfields region of Western Australia, where over 1,600 staff are employed on a residential and fly-in, fly-out basis.
At Gold Fields, we are committed to fostering inclusive, high-performing teams that embody our core values and drive our success. If you have a passion for safety, technology and a drive to make a meaningful impact, we want you to join our innovative team as an Engineer: Planning. Help us push boundaries and deliver excellence.
As part of this commitment, reporting to the Senior Engineer: Mine Planning, you will be responsible for planning the underground operations to meet all safety, production, and cost targets driven by the short- and medium-term plans, aligned with the strategic goals and objectives of the business at both Agnew and St Ives assets.
As an employee at Gold Fields, we expect all levels of employees to act in a manner that seeks to align and enhance the values, safety culture, and performance of Gold Fields to create enduring value beyond mining.
This is an on-site position with a roster of 8 days on 6 days off. Both residential and FIFO options are available.
Why Join Gold Fields?
* Life-Friendly - 8/6 roster so you have time for yourself
* Stability - Excellent Life of Mine across the multiple Gold Fields assets
* Be Rewarded - 6% Site Allowance, Private Health Insurance Allowance and Quarterly Bonus Scheme
* Collaborate, Inspire & Learn - Join an amazing team of technical professionals to learn, share and grow together
* Live Life - 5 weeks annual leave, 18 weeks parental leave and long service leave after 5 years
What You'll Do:
* Prepare stope designs, level plan layouts and mining instructions as required to meet the operational mining schedule.
* Ensure mine plans are completed considering ventilation, infrastructure and pastefill requirements.
* Prepare underground design optimisations, sensitivities, and reports.
* Develop infrastructure plans and schedules with due consideration to mining interactions and budget requirements.
* Guide and communicate planning guidance to the Production Team, assisting with weekly schedule development.
* Assist with project collaboration and coordination across multiple departments
Who Are We Looking For?
* A motivated professional who thrives in a dynamic, team-oriented environment, as well as a safety-conscious individual
* Tertiary Qualifications in Mining Engineering, or a related discipline
* Completed a WA First Class Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency or ability to obtain one.
* Demonstrate strong underground engineering experience, preferably in gold operations.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and mining software such as Deswik and Ventsim.
* Possess a manual driver's License.
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Gold Fields is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce. We recognise that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success. We strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.
At Gold Fields, we work together as a team to deliver excellent results and take pride in what we do. We actively seek input from others and truly believe that diverse views improve the quality of our work. We work hard, so when the business achieves its goals, employees can share in better salary increases and bonuses, and we have more money to invest in communities and ongoing renewable energy projects.