Senior Mining Engineer - Thunderbox Operations

About the role

Northern Star Resources, an ASX 50 global gold miner with operations in Western Australia and Alaska, is seeking a Senior Mining Engineer for its Thunderbox operations. The role works on an 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth and supports both production and planning activities across the site. It suits someone ready to step into a senior role or an experienced Senior Mining Engineer looking to grow with a leading gold producer.

Key responsibilities

• Coach and mentor mining engineers and graduate mining engineers.
• Develop functional work plans for the Mining Department so production and strategic requirements are met.
• Review and approve production drilling and charging plans.
• Conceptualise, initiate, present and implement improvement projects, including infrastructure projects that boost productivity and profitability.
• Coordinate and manage the stope reconciliation process and the required internal reporting records, such as end-of-month and end-of-stope reconciliations.
• Coordinate end-of-month summaries and reports, including KPI rising summaries and the Mining EOM report.

Required profile

• Degree in Mining Engineering and a First Class Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency, or the ability to obtain it.
• Strong working knowledge of underground hard rock mining, with practical experience in production, mine planning and project management.
• A detailed understanding of mining methods such as long hole open stoping and paste-fill is highly desirable.
• Ability to uphold the STARR core values, drive continuous improvement and cost management, and anticipate potential scenarios.

What we offer

• Company-subsidised health insurance.
• Quarterly short-term incentive bonus program.
• 5 weeks annual leave for site-based employees.
• Annual employee share plan program.
• Salary continuance insurance (income protection) from commencement.
• GoldSTARR rewards program with cash savings.
• Parental leave policy and salary-sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living options.
• Employee assistance programs with confidential counselling and wellbeing services.

Candidates must meet pre-employment criteria including a medical, drug and alcohol screening, right to work and a valid Australian national police clearance.