Senior Operations Engineer

Westgold Resources is shaping the future of gold mining in Western Australia. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team who shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business.

About the opportunity

Due to internal growth at Beta Hunt, Westgold Resources are on the lookout for a Senior Operations Engineer to spearhead business improvement initiatives by collecting and analyzing key performance indicators, physical data and cost metrics in relation to the budget and mine plan.

This newly created position will be based at Beta Hunt Operation in the Southern Goldfields and offered on a family friendly 8 days on. 6 days off roster.

The role includes

Track and analyze and interpret mining cost metrics.
Monitor Mine Performance: Track operational metrics to ensure production targets and safety compliance.
Analyze Operational Data: Assess KPIs and cost metrics to align activities with objectives.
Forecast Physicals and Cost performance using historical data, trends and mine planning models.
Optimize mining methods: Improve techniques, advise technical team on mine design and ground support systems as it relates to an operational perspective.
Evaluate equipment utilization: Review machinery performance and liaise with maintenance team to optimize maintenance schedule.
Conduct operational audits: Audit processes, prepare reports, and propose improvements for efficiency.
Provide technical training: Support team adoption of best practices and operational standards.
Ensure safety compliance: Identify and mitigate risks while upholding safety protocols in underground mining activities.
Explosives Management: Oversee explosives use on-site, ensure legislative compliance, and fulfill duties as Appointed Explosives Officer. Manage appointments of secured persons, magazine keepers, and shotfirers responsibly.
What do I need?

Experience in Mine Planning and/or UG Shift Management
Behaviour consistent with Westgold Values.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team.
Ability to plan and work effectively and efficiently and with a minimum of supervision.
Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the business and ability to work in a team.
Familiar with the instructions in the associated Standard Work Procedures.
Practical and theoretical knowledge for the use of underground Long Hole Drill.
Able read technical documents, such as mine plans, charge plans and specifications.

The Westgold Offer:

A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer

A range of benefits including:

Performance based bonus
Group salary continuous insurance
A health and wellness allowance Health insurance discount
A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF, surrogacy and adoption.
Referral Bonus – bring your mates along
5 years' pro rata long service leave
Salary sacrifice options
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free confidential counselling, wellbeing services that includes financial advice.

Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by Work 180 can be seen on the Work180 website.

Westgold is driven by our core values of Show Respect, Choose Safety and Deliver Value. We believe that these values define our culture, behaviours and actions. We appreciate that not everybody will tick every box for their next dream role, but if you believe that you can bring the passion and drive to contribute to our operations and our values resonate with you then apply now

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria's which includes medical and drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work checks and be able to provide a valid Australian national police clearance and an Australian driver's licence (or be able to obtain).

Westgold is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone matters. We believe diversity is a strength and true diversity includes those from First Nations People, various cultures, age groups, Neurodiverse backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, diverse abilities and religions. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings and that diverse teams leads to innovation and success. Our goal is to have safe and respectful environments where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Westgold appreciates that standard recruitment processes are not accessible for everyone. If you believe you require additional support or accommodations, so you feel comfortable participating in our recruitment process for this or any of our roles, please feel free to email inclusion@westgold.com.au

Westgold reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. We will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.