RESIDENTIAL LOCATION: Kalgoorlie, WA

WORK SITE: Underground

ROSTER: 8/6 (Residential and FIFO available ex Perth)

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

WHY 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 a Geotechnical Engineer, you will be responsible for providing geotechnical support to ensure the mine development and production activities and all active mine areas remain at an acceptable level of risk from geotechnical hazards to enable the business to meet its long and short term targets in terms of production and cost.

KEY DUTIES

Regular geotechnical inspections of working operations.

Create, maintain and review Ground Control Management Plans for each operation.

Ensure adherence to Ground Control Management Plan.

Monitor and manage open pit and underground access stability.

Provide geotechnical information to and liaise with other personnel to ensure optimal extraction of the ore while conforming with legislated geotechnical requirements.

Keep operators and staff up to date with ground awareness training.

Geotechnical assessment of open pit and underground designs.

Maintain strong working relationships between technical and operational staff.

Train, supervise and mentor junior engineers to further career development.

Any other duties as required.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum 5 years' post graduate experience in a similar role.

Relevant degree from a recognised tertiary institution.

Current unrestricted "C" Class WA Manual Drivers Licence.

Experience with Surpac mining software. (desirable)

Affiliation to a Professional Body / Organisation (AusIMM /AIG). (desirable)

BENEFITS

Permanent full-time role with immediate start.

Excellent remuneration package with additional allowances.

Receive $12k residential allowance per annum.

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 or an allowance of $4.8k.

Fully covered Death and Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance.

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.

Opportunities for learning and development through various training programs provided by the company.

Work in a team with a growth mindset, ensuring you are able to bring out your best.

APPLY NOW...

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.