Senior Underground Mine Planning Leader (FIFO)

Gold Fields; Kambalda East; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% site allowance

Monthly private health insurance

$10K employee referral bonus

Accommodation support (up to 6 months)

Job summary

Gold Fields is seeking a seasoned Planning Engineer to lead the Planning Engineering Departments across multiple underground operations. You will oversee and optimize mine planning to ensure safe, efficient extraction of gold resources, from short-term implementation to medium-term requirements aligned with the Life of Mine strategy.

You will contribute by delivering an optimal production profile, mentoring teams, and collaborating with senior management to drive cost-effective decisions and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering.
• Extensive underground mining exposure with gold experience preferred.
• Experience developing operational mine designs and schedules.
• Proven ability to lead a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive mine plans to optimize gold recovery.
• Collaborate with technical and operational teams to improve safety and efficiency.
• Regularly review plans and align with LOM strategy and annual objectives.
• Monitor KPIs and mining costs, identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and development for team members.
• Communicate updates on planning activities and production forecasts to senior management.
• Foster continuous improvement and innovation in mine planning and production.

Skills

Leadership

Mining software

Team management

Deswik.CAD

Deswik.Sched

Ventsim

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik.CAD

Deswik.Sched

Ventsim

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gold Fields is seeking a seasoned Planning Engineer to lead the Planning Engineering Departments across multiple underground operations. You will oversee and optimize mine planning to ensure safe, efficient extraction of gold resources, from short-term implementation to medium-term requirements aligned with the Life of Mine strategy.

You will contribute by delivering an optimal production profile, mentoring teams, and collaborating with senior management to drive cost-effective decisions and