Senior Mining Engineer
We are seeking a strong Senior Mining Engineer to join our underground team at the historic Mt Charlotte Underground mine located at KCGM, Kalgoorlie.
About Northern Star
Northern Star Resources has unparalleled pathways for advancement and avenues for personal growth. We stand as Australia's premier gold employer, living by our STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results.
About the Role
This challenging and dynamic role will enable an experienced Senior Mining Engineer to lead a technical team of scheduling, drill and blast, and graduate engineers, driving safe production from the operational team.
Key Accountabilities:
* Lead and co-ordinate drill & blast and ancillary designs for the mining engineers in line with the weekly plan.
* Provide guidance and coaching to the Scheduling Engineers.
* Main point of contact to the Underground Mine Foreman for planning and executing the weekly plan and holding the technical team accountable.
* Manage stope reconciliation, highlighting areas of risk and opportunities.
* Ensure blast vibration monitoring, recording, and reporting is compliant with site and statutory requirements.
Requirements:
* Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering.
* Minimum of 5 years UG hard rock mining experience.
* Experience using Deswik CAD and Scheduler packages.
* Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
* Strong leadership skills and experience leading a diverse team of new-to-industry engineers.
* Ability to hold themselves and others accountable to their roles and responsibilities.
* 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.
* Gold STARR 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.