Senior Mine Planning Engineer

6 hours ago

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


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 St Ives-based role, you shall facilitate the optimal extraction of gold ore from mining operations through the provision of comprehensive underground mine planning, design, evaluation, and scheduling that achieves the requirements of the business in alignment with EHS standards.

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.

Why Join Gold Fields? 

Life-Friendly – 8 days on, 6 days off roster and is FIFO from Perth.Stability – Excellent Life of Mine across the multiple Gold Fields assetsBe Rewarded - Private Health Insurance Allowance, Annual bonus scheme & long-term incentive planCollaborate, Inspire & Learn - Join an amazing team of technical professionals to learn, share and grow togetherLive Life - 5 weeks annual leave, 18 weeks parental leave and long service leave after 5 years

What You'll Do:

Assist the Unit Manager: Technical Services to set strategic directions and short-to-mid-term production targetsEnsure the business can make informed decisions by identifying, planning, and communicating extraction strategies, critical path, and high-risk areas as part of an iterative scenario planning processCreate, support, and manage underground short to medium term mine design, scheduling and evaluation work, including design of all aspects of an underground mine including ventilation, backfill, and other infrastructureAssist in the preparation of budget plans and schedulesProduce accurate and timely quarterly and monthly schedules aligned to the Business Plan and LoM StrategyManage, support, and help grow planning team members for future successContinually challenge and optimise systems, processes, and practices to identify improvement areasCoach and collaborate with your team and other operational departments to ensure the planning process delivers on operational requirements

Who Are We Looking For?

An autonomous, driven, and safety-conscious individual who is willing to share knowledge with othersBachelor's degree in mining engineering, additional possession of a First Class Mine Managers Certificate of Competency is desirable.Demonstrated experience in managing/leading a teamExtensive underground mining experience with excellent knowledge in the fields of production, ventilation, projects, paste fill, planning and scheduling.High level of skills displayed in  Desik CAD, Deswik SO and Deswik IS.Ability to share and grow within the team at Gold Fields


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


Applications closed by the 30th of October.  Apply online at

 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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