Production Engineer – Gold Mining (FIFO, Long Mine Life)

Gold Fields; Shire Of Laverton; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% site allowance

Quarterly bonus up to 10% per annum

Private health insurance allowance

5 weeks annual leave

Long service leave after 5 years (pro‑

paid parental leave

$10K employee referral bonus

Job summary

Gold Fields is seeking an experienced Production Engineer for Granny Smith, reporting to the Senior Engineer: Mine Production. You will oversee development and execution of production plans across short to medium horizons, ensuring ore extraction maximises value while controlling dilution.

Ideal candidates will have a mining engineering degree, solid hard rock experience, and exposure to drill and blast methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven hard rock mining experience with exposure to production of stoping and blasting.
• Exposure to Deswik CAD and UGDB is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement weekly, monthly, and quarterly production plans aligned with targets.
• Ensure stope designs and drill/blast plans maximise ore and minimise dilution.
• Direct and lead the mining team and ensure clear communication and goal alignment.

Skills

Hard rock mining

Drill and Blast

Longhole Open Stoping

Inclined Room and Pillar

Ventilation

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Mining

Tools

Deswik CAD

UGDB

Job description

Gold Fields is seeking an experienced Production Engineer for Granny Smith, reporting to the Senior Engineer: Mine Production. You will oversee development and execution of production plans across short to medium horizons, ensuring ore extraction maximises value while controlling dilution.

Ideal candidates will have a mining engineering degree, solid hard rock experience, and exposure to drill and blast methods.