Senior Planning Engineer

About the role

Northern Star Resources is looking for an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to lead its planning team and support the long-term growth and viability of the Jundee Operations. The role reports to the Planning Superintendent and delivers short, medium and long-term mine plans, optimises life of mine and helps the business meet production and cost objectives. It is offered on an 8:6 work-life balanced roster.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the planning team and produce full life-of-mine plans and schedules, presented quarterly
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly and life-of-mine forecasts and mining schedules, and oversee weekly and monthly schedules
• Develop, compare and rank mining strategies, and produce 13-week mill schedules
• Help develop the yearly mining budget and quarterly mining forecasts
• Undertake mine designs for all geological block models in Vulcan/Deswik, from long-term plans to final Mine Planning Approvals
• Complete ore reserve estimations in line with JORC code definitions
• Keep data secure on the Vulcan and Deswik systems
• Update mining costs quarterly, develop cut-off grades and gold price sensitivities, and update economic evaluation tools
• Identify cost-saving opportunities in mining methods and mine design

Required profile

• Qualified Mining Engineer
• 10 years' relevant experience in the mining industry
• WA First Class Mine Managers Certificate highly desirable
• Underground production and planning experience in a mechanised hard-rock underground mine
• Significant experience in planning processes from long to short term, and knowledge of various mining methods
• Detailed knowledge of the Mines Safety and Inspection Act and Regulations

Required skills

• Competence in mine planning and design software, particularly Vulcan and Deswik
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills
• Strong report writing and presentation skills
• Effective communication across all levels of the business

What we offer

• A vibrant, fast-paced work environment with a motivated workforce
• Ongoing development and growth opportunities
• Remuneration package with bonuses, insurances and benefits
• Access to the GOLDSTARR reward gateway program