UNDERGROUND GRADUATE MINING ENGINEER

RESIDENTIAL LOCATION: Kalgoorlie, WA

WORK SITE: Underground - Bullant/Tuart/Enterprise

ROSTER: 8/6 (Residential only, no FIFO)

ABOUT NORTON GOLD FIELDS

Norton Gold Fields is one of Australia’s largest domestic gold producers with mining and processing complex in Western Australia’s world-class Kalgoorlie Goldfields region. Currently, we are progressing development plans to develop a series of expansion projects in the region.

Our vision is to be the leading gold producer, setting the industry benchmark in safety, teamwork, innovation, operational efficiency, and cost control.

At Norton, we seek individuals who demonstrate commitment to their responsibilities, courage, and a strong focus on advancing both company and personal success along their career trajectory.

Our Graduates represent the future leadership of our organisation. We understand that you may not possess all the necessary knowledge at the outset and that's precisely the purpose of the Norton Graduate Program. It is designed to enhance your capabilities as you progress in your career journey.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Develop practical mine designs, including infrastructure and development plans, for efficient exploration of mining blocks throughout the Life of Mine (LOM) period. 
• Create and maintain rolling production schedules to ensure optimal operational efficiency. 
• Design drill and blast plans to support scheduled targets, and effectively communicate plans and address issues with Shift Supervisor, crew, and technical staff. 
• Analyse and optimise ventilation systems, reviewing mining methods' applications and their impact on economic viability, recommending changes as necessary. 
• Undertake rigorous economic evaluations of mining blocks, design development drives, stoping blocks, blast ring layouts, and work plans. 
• Prioritise production tasks, conduct reconciliations, and ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures.
• Any other tasks as required.

ABOUT YOU

• Tertiary / formal qualifications in Mining Engineering (Essential)
• Proven experience working in a similar role (Essential)
• Completed underground experience in operator roles (Essential)
• Knowledge of software packages: EPS, Datamine and Deswik (Essential)
• Current unrestricted “C” Class WA Manual Drivers Licence (Essential)
• Current Dangerous Goods Card (Essential)
• Mines Rescue experience (Desirable)
• Senior First Aid Certificate (Desirable)

BENEFITS

• Permanent full-time role with immediate start.
• Excellent remuneration package with additional allowances.
• Receive $12k residential allowance per annum.
• Receive up to 10% short-term incentive payment (STIP) of your base salary.
• A fully covered family private health insurance through GU Health Complete Gold Cover or an allowance of $4.8k.
• Receive $2.4k allowance to put towards your choice of Death and Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance.
• Pro-rata long service leave (LSL) after just 5 years of service and be entitled to 13 weeks paid LSL after 10 years of service.
• Work with a team that prioritises safety while ensuring you achieve your best output.
• A clear career path with training and development opportunity for promotion.

APPLY NOW...

This can be your new beginning at a company that values its people and celebrates Diversity and Inclusion.

Norton is recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Australian Government’s Workplace Gender Equality Agency. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for our roles, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or disability.