Mine Planning Engineer
Full Time NEW

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.

As a direct result of the continuous success with talent development and future projects, Northern Star Resources are now seeking for a number of Mine Planning Engineers.

These opportunities will be available across Carosue Dam and Jundee Operations.

All roles will be working 8/6 roster, FIFO ex Perth.

Here’s what awaits you:

• Produce accurate and clear mine instructions (Mine Plan Authorisations, Engineering Extensions, Change Request & Re-entry Notes) and drive compliance to plan with short term technical staff as well as contractor.
• Work closely with the geology team to ensure designs are in line with available geological information.
• Develop weekly plans and schedules and ensuring compliance to 3MS special requirements.
• Design and deliver accurate and achievable monthly plans using Deswik Scheduler for all mining activities in a timely fashion to achieve the target schedules.
• Management of underground contractors for project work and lead the daily contractor compliance meetings.
• Support the Senior Planning Engineer to produce an achievable 3MS and monthly schedule and strategy to meet budget commitments
• Undertake improvement projects to optimise mining practices.  

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring

Expertise and Accomplishments:

Candidates should hold a Bachelor Degree in Mining Engineering with practical underground time completed. Desirable skills include competency using Deswik packages (CAD, Schedule & IS) with demonstrated working knowledge in a fast-paced mechanised hard-rock underground operation. This coupled with understanding of forward planning and ability to be versatile is ideal.

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 enhancement.

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. 

Sounds ideal? E-mail your CV to Kevin Nguyen at knguyen@nsrltd.com OR click the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application.