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: Pastefill Engineer

Site: Jundee

Roster: 8 days on, 6 days off

What you can look forward to:

• Development of safe procedures, processes, and systems of work to successfully implement pastefill operations at Jundee.
• Daily co-ordination and scheduling of all Paste infrastructure works and backfill requirements.
• Monitor daily performance of production and paste, and bring any trends or issues which may compromise the three month and/or budget schedule to the attention of the Underground Managers with options to rectify the situation.
• Design and establish suitable parameters (% binder, slump, tph, etc) for pouring paste ensuring efficiency and strength requirements are met.
• Design and update pressure flow models to indicate operating pressures and ensure safe operation.
• Management of underground contractors for Paste work where required. Ensure contractors complete tasks safely in the required timeframe and QAQC.
• Assist with capital projects design, management and execution.

To thrive in this role, you'll bring

Expertise & Accomplishments:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, preferably in Mining.
• Working knowledge of pastefill, infrastructure planning, and contractor management.
• Competent user of Deswik (or similar package) and VentSim

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 positive outlook. 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.
• 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.

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