Senior Planning Engineer
role at
Northern Star Resources Limited
– Carosue Dam, Western Australia. As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, Northern Star Resources operates across Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Alaska. We offer clear pathways for advancement and personal growth, and we are Australia's premier gold employer. Your journey starts here.
At Northern Star Resources, we live by our
STARR Core Values
—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.
Overview
Location: Carosue Dam, Western Australia. Roster: 8 days on, 6 days off.
Responsibilities
Direct responsibility for supervision of Mine Planning Engineers and provide leadership, mentorship, training, and development opportunities.
Contribute to the underground team to deliver monthly, 3-monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts.
Undertake all planning activities incorporating medium- and long-term planning requirements.
Produce and deliver quarterly forecasts, half-year reforecasts, spatial compliance reports (actual vs budgets), annual budget preparation, and life-of-asset plans.
Undertake underground mine designs, level extraction plan preparation and economic evaluation.
Ore Reserve preparations in accordance with JORC code definitions.
Liaise with the Production, Paste Fill, Geotechnical and Geology workgroups to ensure medium- and long-term priorities are transferred into short-term plans.
Identify and implement opportunities to optimise mining processes and provide business improvement strategies.
To thrive in this role, you'll bring
Competent user of Deswik packages (Scheduler, CAD, SO).
Practical experience on large-scale underground mining operations, including new projects ramp-up and multi-site operations.
Previous experience with financial modelling/costing.
Ability to influence, communicate risks, develop realistic plans and deliver compelling presentations.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering.
WA First Class Mine Manager Certificate of Competency (desirable).
WA Underground Supervisors Certificate of Competency (desirable).
Attributes
Success in this role will depend on a high-performing individual who proactively engages in safety processes and adheres to required controls. Actively monitors and promotes the STARR Core Values to facilitate continuous improvement, high-quality work and cost management in line with business strategies. The team will develop a high level of skill, integrity and ownership through active coaching, engagement and standard-setting behaviour.
Benefits
Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
Gold Price Variable bonus incentive.
5 weeks annual leave for site-based employees.
Employee Share Plan programs.
Gold standard parental leave policy.
GoldSTARR rewards program - cash savings for everyday expenses.
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) including 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.
At Northern Star, everyone plays an important role, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.
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Job details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Design, Engineering, and Management
Industries: Mining
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