Pursuing a professional career with Northern Star offers an exciting opportunity. As a global-scale gold miner, we have significant operations in Western Australia and Alaska. Our pathways for advancement and avenues for personal growth make us Australia's premier gold employer.
We are seeking an experienced Underground Drill & Blast Engineer to be part of the Mt Charlotte Technical team at our KCGM Operations. This is a residential Kalgoorlie position with an 8/6, 12-hour day roster.
Job Description
* The successful candidate will be responsible for generating, scheduling, and implementing short-term Drilling, Blasting, and Ancillary mine plans to achieve the operational plan in a safe and cost-effective manner.
* The Underground Drill and Blast Engineer will work closely with production activities to ensure production plans align with weekly and monthly plans.
* This is a hands-on role, inspecting and assessing underground production areas, liaising with survey and geology departments when generating production plans, and providing technical support to underground supervisors and crew members.
* The role takes on various essential tasks, including daily and weekly data management for reporting purposes, blast vibration monitoring and notifications, and having technical input into large-scale production plans.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Experience in a similar underground position.
* Bachelor Degree in 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 the certificate (preferred).
* Dangerous Goods Security Card or proof of application (preferred).
* Current Unencumbered Western Australian 'C' Class Drivers Licence.
Benefits
* 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
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.