Open Pit Production Engineer

1 week ago

Shire Of Coolgardie, Australia Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year


The Opportunity:
At Gold Fields, we're proud to be one of the world's leading gold producers — but more importantly, we're a team united by a commitment to safety, respect, and creating lasting value for our people and communities.

We're now seeking an Engineer Production – Surface mining to join us at St Ives Gold Mine.

This role is offered on an 8 days on, 6 days off roster, fly-in, fly-out from Perth, or residential in Kambalda/Kalgoorlie.  Reporting to the Senior Engineer: Mine Production, you will facilitate the safe and optimal extraction of gold from the open pit mining operations. In compliance with site standards, you will be responsible for all site mining engineering requirements, including drill and blast pattern design and production scheduling in line with short to medium-term planning targets.

Why Join Gold Fields?

We know work is just one part of life. That's why we offer:

A family-friendly roster to support your work-life balance6% Site Allowance & Private Health Insurance AllowanceQuarterly Bonus SchemeIncreased annual leave entitlements plus pro rata Long Service Leave after 5 yearsEducational assistance to help you continue to grow and learn

 
In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

Assist the Senior Engineer with the preparation of medium- and long-term plans and forecastsDevelop drill and blast designs that maximise ore extraction and minimise dilutionLiaise with the operational and technical teams for short to medium-term schedule implementationApprising the Mining Manager of issues that may affect safe and efficient production through frequent communication in an appropriate manner



What we are looking for in our successful candidate: 

A valid manual driver's licence.Completed tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.A WA Quarry Manager's Certificate of Competency would be highly regarded but not essentialOpen Pit demonstrated engineering experience, with exposure to drill and blast design, preferably goldPrevious exposure to Microsoft office, Deswik CAD experience is an advantage.


At Gold Fields, we don't just mine gold—we unlock potential. Come join us and help shape the future of mining

 CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 30th of October 2025

 Applications can be submitted via:

Gold Fields is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce.  We recognise that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success. We strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.

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