Ready to pursue your professional journey with Northern Star Resources? As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we have sizeable operations across Western Australia, Northern Territory 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 Resources, we live by our STARR Core Values which encapsulates 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.
POSITION:Planning Engineer
LOCATION: Thunderbox Underground
ROSTER: 8 days on, 6 days off
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Monitor the weekly performance of production, paste, infrastructure projects and bring any trends or issues which may compromise the three month and/or budget schedule to the attention of the Senior Mining Engineer.
- Give clear directions and information regarding the monthly schedule and plans to Engineers, Foreman and Shift Supervisors. This includes clear communication of any controls required to safely undertake the work.
- Complete accurate and achievable monthly plans using Deswik Scheduler for all mining activities in a timely fashion to achieve the target schedules.
- Complete cut off grade reports, design reserve stope shapes and development designs for life of mine.
- Management of underground contractors for project work where required. Ensure contractors complete tasks safely in the required timeframe and to the required quality.
- Produce accurate and clear mine instructions for approval by the Senior Mining Engineer.
- Ensure issued instructions are clear, correct and understandable to the underground operators undertaking the tasks.
- Undertake improvement projects to optimise mining practices.
TO THRIVE IN THIS ROLE:
YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)
- Competency using Deswik CAD and IS.
- Practical time in a mechanized hard-rock underground environment.
- Knowledge in forward planning and exposure to fast-paced environments.
- Underground time completed.
- Bachelor Degree in Mining Engineering.
- Current "C" Class Western Australian driver's licence.
ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS
- Proactively engage in safety processes and adherence to required controls.
- Ability to hold themselves and other accountable to their roles and responsibilities.
- Critical thinker, agile, a go-getter, have a ‘can-do' attitude, positive.
- Keen analytical mindset to identify areas for improvement.
DISCOVER THE PERKS OF WORKING AT NORTHERN STAR
- Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
- Gold Price Variable bonus incentive.
- Short-term incentive bonus program.
- 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) 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.
ELIGILIBILITY
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.
HOW TO APPLY
Ready for a change? E-mail your CV to Kevin Nguyen at *******@nsrltd.com OR click the 'Apply' button to submit your application.