Underground Drill and Blast Engineer
Northern Star Resources Ltd, Australia

Underground Drill and Blast Engineer

Northern Star Resources is seeking an experienced and dynamic Underground Drill and Blast Engineer to be part of the Mt Charlotte Technical team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for generating, scheduling and implementing short term Drilling, Blasting and Ancillary mine plans to achieve the operational plan in a safe and cost effective manner. This involves coordinating production activities with the Underground Production Superintendent to safely achieve production plans, and providing technical support to Underground Supervisors and crew members.

The role takes on a variety of essential tasks, including (but not limited to) daily and weekly data management for reporting purposes and stock take management of production drill and blast consumables to ensure the operation is provided with the tools and resources to maintain the safe underground production.

This is a residential role on an 8:6 roster, working 12 hour day shifts.

The Company

Northern Star Resources is a global, gold growth company, with three large, high margin production centres, exclusively in tier one locations of Western Australia and Alaska, USA. Production guidance is 1.6 million ounces in the current financial year, and climbing to 2 million ounces by FY27.

Current reserves of 19Moz underpin long mine lives across the portfolio, with further upside from an enviable track record in exploration and discovery. Responsible and progressive ESG practices are integral to the Northern Star business.

Requirements

The successful incumbent will possess the following essential criteria;

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a similar underground position
• Bachelor Degree of Engineering (Mining only)
• Advanced level in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience in mine design software, however, Vulcan is the preferred software package
• Experience in a production engineering related role with exposure to underground ventilation
• Western Australian Underground Supervisors Certificate of competency, or the ability to attain the certificate, preferred
• Dangerous Goods Security Card or proof of application, preferred
• Must reside in the Goldfields, or be willing to relocate to the Goldfields region for this residential role
• National Police Clearance valid within the last twelve (12) months
• Current Unencumbered Western Australian C Class Drivers Licence.

Benefits

Why join us?

When you join our Company, you join the next exciting growth stage at Northern Star. You will be engaged in a dynamic work environment, where you will be valued as an integral part of the team, and where you can develop and grow with our business.

In joining Northern Star, you’ll experience:

• A vibrant hub of activity on site with the ability to be part of successful and productive team, with a great culture.
• Great company culture with the opportunity to lead and develop a great workforce.
• Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invest in their people.
• An exciting, fast paced work environment with a motivated and driven workforce.
• Excellent remuneration package with bonuses and exceptional benefits.

About Kalgoorlie The heart of the Goldfields

Discover what the Goldfields has to offer you by going BOLD! The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has first-class information regarding the region on their website Go Bold.

Our Kalgoorlie Operations are the best residential mining opportunities in the region; providing excellent work-home life balance and ongoing sustainability for the Goldfields.

Diversity amp; Inclusion

Northern Star actively supports and contributes to the local community in which we operate. We are a proud supporter of the Veterans’ Employment Commitment and recognise the advantage of a diversified workplace including diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and strive for workplace excellence.

Want to know more about Northern Star?

Check out our website here: http://www.nsrltd.com/

Or follow us on linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northern-star-res.

Shortlisting for this role will begin immediately.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

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