Senior Long Term Planning Engineer

2 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia Gold Fields Full time $120,000 - $175,000 per year

Location:Perth, WA, AU, 6001

Company: Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd

Job Req ID: 68903

At Gold Fields, we are dedicated to cultivating inclusive, high-performing teams that embody our core values and fuel our success. If you have a passion for safety, technology and a drive to make a meaningful impact, we want you to join our innovative team as a Senior Engineer: Mine Planning. Help us push boundaries and deliver excellence.

In this Perth-based role, be part of a team that provides services to the St Ives underground mining operations, in compliance with Gold Fields' environmental and safety standards. The successful applicant will be engaged in the technical aspects of design and scheduling for the medium to long-term mine planning of multiple underground operations.

As an employee at Gold Fields, we expect all levels of employees to always act in a manner that seeks to align and enhance the values, safety culture and performance of Gold Fields.

This role is available on a hybrid arrangement. This role is offered on a roster comprising 5 Days On 2 Days Off Monday to Friday (8 hours - Perth), 4 Days On 3 Days Off Monday to Thursday (12 Hours - Site), 5 Days On 2 Days Off Monday to Friday (8 Hours - Perth). Or ask about our flexible work arrangements.

Why Join Gold Fields?

  • Life-Friendly – Perth-based role with short, rostered site time.
  • Stability – Excellent Life of Mine across the multiple Gold Fields assets
  • Be Rewarded - Private Health Insurance Allowance, Annual bonus scheme & long-term incentive plan
  • Collaborate, Inspire & Learn - Join an amazing team of technical professionals to learn, share and grow together
  • Live Life - 5 weeks annual leave, 18 weeks parental leave and long service leave after 5 years

What You'll Do:

  • Undertake underground design and evaluation work, calculating ore reserves according to planning policies and legislative requirements.
  • Handle medium- and long-term design and scheduling, including capital planning for exploration, ventilation, dewatering and backfill.
  • Collaborate and contribute to mining technical projects at various stages of development
  • Develop strong networks with operational personnel to enable support to the departments
  • Create, develop and maintain adherence to appropriate procedures and processes to ensure consistently accurate, appropriately detailed, timely and efficient delivery of mining plans.
  • Engage and manage external consultants for specialist technical projects.
  • Share knowledge by mentoring our mining engineers
  • Conduct economic analysis for underground and technical projects.

Who Are We Looking For?

  • An autonomous, driven, and safety-conscious individual who is willing to share knowledge with others
  • Bachelor's degree in mining engineering
  • Proven substantial underground engineering experience, previous knowledge of open pit mining is highly regarded.
  • Understanding of mining and environmental approvals
  • Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams
  • Strong proficiency in mining software such as Deswik, Xeras, and Microsoft Office
  • Ability to share and grow within the team at Gold Fields

At Gold Fields, we don't just mine gold—we unlock potential.

Shape what's next in mining. Apply

We are committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce, and strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.

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