Senior Mining Engineer

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.

As a direct result of the continuous success with the business succession plan strategy, our Carosue Dam Operations are now seeking for a driven Underground Senior Mining Engineer. Whether you are looking for a step up or a seasoned Senior that wants to be a ticket holder, we can accommodate.

The role will be working on a back to back 8 days on, 6 days off rotation, FIFO ex Perth.

What can look forward to:

• Lead and mentor team of Drill and Blast, Ventilation & Infrastructure Engineers.
• In absence of the Alternate Underground Manager, will be required to fill the role of Alternate Underground Manager.
• Responsibility for the development of functional work plans for the Mining Department ensuring production and strategic requirements are met.
• Review and approve production drilling and charging plans.
• Conceptualise, initiate, present and implement specific improvement projects including any specific infrastructure projects required for productivity and profitability gains by the mine.
• Coordinate and manage the stope reconciliation process generating and keeping the required internal reporting records such as end of month & end of stope reconciliations.
• Coordinate and manage the end of month summaries and reports and any other measures that may be required to enable good management of the mine and the mining contract (e.g. KPI rising summary report, Mining EOM report.)

To thrive in this role, you'll bring

Expertise and Accomplishments:

The ideal candidate should hold a Degree in Mining Engineering and a First Class Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency (or the ability to acquire it). They will have strong working knowledge in underground hard rock mining, showcasing comprehensive practicality in production, mine planning, and project management. A detailed understanding of various mining methods, including long hole open stoping and pastefill is highly desirable.

Attributes:

Success in this role will come from being a high-performing individual who actively upholds and promotes STARR Core Values, driving continuous improvement, high-quality work, and cost management in alignment with business strategies. You will also have the ability to anticipate and plan for potential scenarios, combined with a genuine passion for delivering positive outcomes and continuous improvement.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Gold Price Variable bonus incentive.
• 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.

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.

At Northern Star, everyone plays an important role, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.

Ready for a new chapter? E-mail your CV to Kevin Nguyen at knguyen@nsrltd.com OR click the 'Apply' button to submit your application.

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Northern Star is a global-scale Australian gold mining company with production centres in the world-class locations of Western Australia and Alaska, USA.

We own and operate high-quality underground and open pit mines in Kalgoorlie, Yandal (Northern Goldfields) and Pogo (Alaska), and have recently acquired the world-class Hemi gold development project in the Pilbara, WA.

At Northern Star, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance workplace where individuals can thrive and grow.

We offer a range of career opportunities, with both FIFO and residential roles available to suit different lifestyles and preferences.

Your journey starts here.

Northern Star is a global-scale Australian gold mining company with production centres in the world-class locations of Western Australia and Alaska, USA.

We own and operate high-quality underground and open pit mines in Kalgoorlie, Yandal (Northern Goldfields) and Pogo (Alaska), and have recently acquired the world-class Hemi gold development project in the Pilbara, WA.

At Northern Star, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance workplace where individuals can thrive and grow.

We offer a range of career opportunities, with both FIFO and residential roles available to suit different lifestyles and preferences.

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