RESIDENTIAL LOCATION: Kalgoorlie, WA

WORK SITE: Underground - Bullant mine site

ROSTER: 8/6 (FIFO ex Perth or Residential)

PACKAGE: Salary + Performance Bonus + Residential Allowance + Site Allowance + Insurance + Private Health + Gym Membership Discount + Other Benefits

ABOUT NORTON GOLD FIELDS

Norton Gold Fields is one of Australia’s largest domestic gold producers with mining and processing complex in Western Australia’s world-class Kalgoorlie Goldfields region. Currently, we are progressing development plans to develop a series of expansion projects in the region.

Our vision is to be the leading gold producer, setting the industry benchmark in safety, teamwork, innovation, operational efficiency, and cost control.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Underground Senior Mining Engineer, you will be responsible for technical advice, planning and improving mine methods, with a focus towards the medium to long term future needs of the mine.

KEY DUTIES AND TASKS

• Produce practical mine designs for longer term projects (including infrastructure and development required).
• Coordination of business case process, including data collation, report preparation and approvals.
• Completion of quarterly forecast reviews, including direction of mining sequences and equipment allocation.
• Maintain and communicate 3 month rolling update of mine plan.
• Collation and review of monthly plans in alignment with end of month reporting deadlines.
• Assist with the preparation of budget plans.
• Review and maintain cost models, updating with actual costs.
• Preparation of mining proposals.
• Mine optimisation & identifying business improvement opportunities, including future operations and processes.
• Provide project works support to the Underground Managers such as but not limited to ventilation regulation wall constructions, mono pump selection and placement, major infrastructure upgrades i.e. service bays and explosive magazines.
• Provide analytical support as directed by the Underground Managers.
• Identify and set production priorities.
• Involvement in safety activities (safety and toolbox meetings, S.A.O.’s, hazard reporting, Emergency Response training).

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Tertiary/formal qualification in Mining Engineering (essential)
• A mining engineer with five years practical underground experience
• A person with minimum two years’ experience as a ventilation technician and attendance to a relevant ventilation course or
• A person with experience considered adequate for the position by the Registered Manager and attendance at a relevant ventilation course
• Advanced skills and proven experience with Deswik UGDB, IS and SCHED
• Current unrestricted C Class WA Drivers Licence
• Senior First Aid Certificate (desirable)

BENEFITS

• Permanent full-time role with immediate start.
• Excellent remuneration package with additional allowances.
• Receive $12k residential allowance per annum, if you are residential and not FIFO.
• Receive up to $5k site allowance per annum, depending on your site location.
• Receive up to 10% short-term incentive payment (STIP) of your base salary.
• Fully covered family private health insurance through GU Health Complete Gold Cover.
• Fully covered Death and Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance or allowance up to $2.4k.
• Pro-rata long service leave (LSL) after just 5 years of service and be entitled to 13 weeks paid LSL after 10 years of service.
• Work with a team that prioritises safety while ensuring you achieve your best output.
• A clear career path with training and development opportunity.

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This can be your new beginning at a company that values its people and celebrates Diversity and Inclusion.

Norton is recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Australian Government’s Workplace Gender Equality Agency. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for our roles, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or disability.