Kalgoorlie Boulder Mining Engineer WA

Mining Engineer

Ready to pursue your professional journey with Northern Star? As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we have sizeable operations in Western Australia and Alaska. With unparalleled pathways for advancement and avenues for personal growth, we stand as Australia’s premier gold employer. Your journey starts here.

At Northern Star, we live by our STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results. These Values are not just words on paper; they are the cornerstone of our Company culture and guide everything we do. You will play a pivotal role in upholding these Values and contributing to our collective success.

 

We have a fantastic and rewarding opportunity for a Mining Engineer to join our Open Pit Team at KCGM, based in Kalgoorlie on a residential 5:2/4:3 12hrs per day. Reporting to the Senior Drill & Blast Engineer, you'll help shape daily mine plans and support safe, efficient production.

 

Here's what awaits you:

• Coordinate pit and ancillary designs to align with weekly plans.
• Support Weekly Scheduling Engineers and the Senior Mining Engineer.
• Lead planning and execution of weekly, monthly, and quarterly mine plans.
• Manage weekly reconciliations, identifying risks and opportunities.

 

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

 

 

Experience: Minimum 3 years' experience in open pit hard rock mining. Proficiency in Deswik CAD and Scheduler. Advanced Microsoft Office skills. Strong accountability and leadership mindset. Experience with drill and blast design software and scheduling a drill fleet to meet blasting requirements. Understanding of the environmental effects of operating and blasting near a community. Experience with mining contractors or operators. Familiarity with large teams and production coordination. Power BI experience.

 

 

Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering. Valid "C" Class Driver's Licence.

 

 

Passion for Growth: With ongoing asset growth, this is a prime opportunity for someone eager to advance their career in a dynamic environment.

 

 

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

 

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• 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.

 

 and take the next step in your mining career with Northern Star.