Senior Mine Production Engineer

Gold Fields Australia Pty Limited; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent mining company in Australia seeks a Senior Engineer in Mine Production to facilitate safe gold extraction from underground operations. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience, strong technical skills, and a commitment to safety and collaboration. This full-time role offers an 8/6 roster, mentoring opportunities, and a supportive work environment. Candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of gender, background, or experience level.

Benefits

Site Allowance

Private Health Insurance Allowance

Annual bonus scheme

Long-term incentive plan

5 weeks annual leave

18 weeks parental leave

Long service leave after 5 years

Qualifications

• Must have substantial underground engineering experience with exposure to all production phases.
• Completion of Supervisory or Management Training is necessary.
• Exposure to both contractor and owner miner environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing production plans to meet operational targets.
• Supervise the stope design process to maximize recovery.
• Develop mine information for safe and economic delivery.
• Mentor and engage with the Mine Planning team to promote collaboration.
• Communicate issues affecting production to the Underground Manager.

Skills

Autonomous

Safety conscious

Mentoring and coaching

Team leadership

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Familiarity with mining software

Education

Tertiary Qualifications in Mining Engineering

WA First Class Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency

Tools

Deswik

Deswik Scheduler

Ventsim

Job description

Invincible Underground is currently undergoing a significant growth phase with an ever‑expanding orebody open at both strike and depth. With complex geology, large‑scale capital projects and a dynamic mine design to adapt to, this role offers a rare challenge for candidates looking to make a difference and influence the future direction of a relatively new mine, in a rewarding environment.

At Gold Fields, we are dedicated to cultivating inclusive, high‑performing teams that embody our core values and fuel our success. If you have a passion for safety and technology and a drive to make a meaningful impact, we want you to join our innovative team as a Senior Engineer in Mine Production. Help us push boundaries and deliver excellence.

As part of this commitment, reporting to the Alternate Underground Manager, you will facilitate the safe and optimal extraction of gold from underground mining operations. In compliance with site Environmental and Safety Standards, you will be responsible for all mining aspects, including the development and implementation of plans in line with short to medium‑term planning targets.

This is an on‑site position with a roster of 8 days on 6 days off. Both residential and FIFO options are available.

Why Join Gold Fields?

• Life‑Friendly – 8/6 roster so you have time for you!
• Stability – Excellent Life of Mine across the multiple Gold Fields assets
• Be Rewarded – Site Allowance, Private Health Insurance Allowance, Annual bonus scheme & long‑term incentive plan
• Collaborate, Inspire & Learn – Join an amazing team of technical professionals to learn, share and grow together
• Live Life – 5 weeks annual leave, 18 weeks parental leave and long service leave after 5 years

What You'll Do

• Assist in developing and implementing weekly, monthly and quarterly production plans in line with operational targets.
• Supervision of the stope design process and subsequent drill and blast plans to maximise recovery and minimise dilution.
• Develop, implement and record mine information to ensure safe and economic target delivery.
• Reconciliation of mined plan versus actual to identify improvement areas, along with End of Month reconciliation & claim.
• Actively mentoring, coaching, engaging with, and providing feedback to, the Mine Planning team, promoting a culture of collaborative delivery.
• Apprising the Underground Manager of issues that may affect safe and efficient production.
• Enhancing the capability of the business to achieve improved performance and growth by actively contributing to business and cultural improvement initiatives, encouraging team members to participate and identify barriers to goal achievement.
• Displayed experience in leadership of a large team, as well as mentoring and developing a team of Mining Engineers.

Who Are We Looking For?

• An autonomous, driven, and safety conscious individual who is willing to share knowledge with others.
• Tertiary Qualifications in Mining Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Supervisory or Management Training completed.
• WA First Class Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency.
• Substantial underground engineering experience, with exposure to all production phases, preferably gold.
• Exposure to both contractor and owner miner environments.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and mining software such as Deswik, Deswik Scheduler & Ventsim.

Applications can be submitted via: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

Gold Fields is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce. We recognise that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success. We strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.