Senior Pastefill 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.

Position: Senior Pastefill Engineer

Site: Jundee

Roster: 8 days on, 6 days off

What you can look forward to:

• Daily coordination and scheduling of all paste infrastructure works and backfill requirements to meet production and planning targets.
• Design and establish suitable paste parameters (% binder, slump, tph, etc.) to achieve efficient pouring and required fill strength.
• Design, update, and maintain pressure flow models to verify operating pressures and ensure safe, reliable operation of the paste reticulation system.
• Monitor daily performance of paste production and distribution; identify trends or issues that may impact monthly or quarterly schedules, and present options to rectify.
• Oversee capital paste projects from design through execution, including boreholes, pipelines, and reticulation infrastructure.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to paste engineers, operators, and contractors to build site capability and ensure best practices are applied.
• Support the development of paste plant operating budgets and track performance against forecast.
• Identify and implement innovations in paste technology, materials handling, and reticulation systems to improve safety, reliability, and performance.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports covering paste production, reticulation performance, and key operational metrics.

To thrive in this role, you'll bring

Expertise & Accomplishments:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, preferably in Mining.
• Deep working knowledge of pastefill, infrastructure planning, and contractor management.
• Paste plant operational experience and QC/sampling and testing understanding.
• WA Underground Supervisors Certificate of Competency or First Class Mine Managers Certificate of Competency (desirable).

Attributes:

Success in this role will belong to an individual who can demonstrate the ability to hold themselves and others accountable for their roles and responsibilities. They should be critical thinkers, agile, proactive go-getters with a 'can-do' attitude, and a passion for pastefill. Additionally, they should possess a keen analytical mindset to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous 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.

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 change? E-mail your CV to Kevin Nguyen at OR click the 'Apply' to submit your application.