Drill & Blast Engineer

Northern Star Resources Limited; City Of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company‑subsidised GU Health Insurance

Employee Share Plan programs

Gold‑standard parental leave policy

GoldSTARR rewards program

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Salary continuance insurance

Salary‑sacrificing benefits

Job summary

Northern Star Resources Limited is seeking an Underground Drill and Blast Engineer in Kalgoorlie-Boulder. This hands-on role involves generating and implementing mine plans, coordinating with production teams, and providing technical support. Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Mining Engineering and relevant experience, particularly with mine design software. Successful applicants will benefit from company-subsidised health insurance, parental leave policy, and salary-sacrificing benefits. Join a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to growth and opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar underground position.
• Experience in a production engineering role with exposure to underground ventilation.
• Strong leadership skills and experience leading a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Generate, schedule and implement short‑term drilling, blasting and ancillary mine plans.
• Coordinate production activities with the Scheduling Engineer.
• Inspect and assess underground production areas.

Skills

Mine design software (Deswik preferred)

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

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.

The Underground Drill and Blast Engineer will work closely with the Scheduling Engineer to coordinate production activities and ensure alignment with weekly and monthly production plans.

This hands‑on role involves inspecting and assessing underground production areas, liaising with survey and geology departments, and providing technical support to underground supervisors and crew members.

The role includes daily and weekly data management for reporting, blast vibration monitoring and notifications, and technical input into large‑scale production plans.

Mt Charlotte utilizes three different mining methods, offering continuous technical growth for an engineer seeking new challenges in underground engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar underground position.
• Proficiency in mine design software, with Deswik preferred.
• Experience in a production engineering role with exposure to underground ventilation.
• Residence in the Goldfields or willingness to relocate to the Goldfields region for this residential site.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering.
• Advanced level in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Western Australian Underground Supervisors Certificate of competency, or ability to obtain it, preferred.
• Dangerous Goods Security Card or proof of application, preferred.
• Current unencumbered Western Australian “C” Class Driver’s Licence.
• Strong leadership skills and experience leading a diverse team of new‑to‑industry engineers.
• Ability to hold oneself and others accountable to their roles and responsibilities.

Benefits

• Company‑subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Employee Share Plan programs.
• Gold‑standard parental leave policy.
• GoldSTARR rewards program – cash savings for everyday expenses.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) – free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.
• Salary continuance (income protection) insurance from commencement.
• Salary‑sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote‑area living benefit options.

Northern Star is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.