Senior Underground Planning Engineer – Technical Services

Norton Gold Fields Pty Ltd; City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

STIP up to 15%

Private health insurance

Death & TPD insurance

Long service leave

Learning & development

Remuneration package

Job summary

Norton Gold Fields is seeking a Senior UG Mine Planning Engineer to lead underground mine planning, life-of-mine planning and related studies within our Technical Services team.

This role will lead underground project studies, develop practical life-of-mine plans, and prepare development, production and infrastructure designs to support safe production, budgets and long-term business objectives. You will work closely with geology, geotechnical, survey, ventilation and finance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Mining Engineering.
• 5–7 years underground mining experience including mine planning.
• Experience in long-term mine planning, mine design, scheduling and project evaluation.
• WA C or HR class driver’s licence and First Aid is desirable.
• Competent in Deswik software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead underground project studies including mine design, scheduling, cost estimation and economic evaluation.
• Develop life-of-mine plans and supporting documentation.
• Prepare underground development, production and infrastructure designs.
• Provide planning support to safe production and budget targets.
• Collaborate with geology, geotechnical, survey, ventilation, operations and finance teams.
• Deliver planning work within agreed timeframes and ensure technical soundness.

Skills

Underground mining

Project planning

Deswik

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor or Master of Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

LOCATION:

Kalgoorlie/Boulder, WA

ROSTER:

8:6, residential or FIFO

PACKAGE:

Salary + Performance Bonus + Residential Allowance + Site Allowance + Family Private Health Insurance or Allowance + Death and TPD Coverage or Allowance + Mental Health Programs + Gym Membership Discount + Other Benefits

About The Role

Norton Gold Fields is seeking a Senior UG Mine Planning Engineer to join our Technical Services team.

This role will lead underground mine planning and project study work, including life-of-mine planning, mine design, scheduling, cost modelling, technical evaluations and project studies.

You will provide practical planning support to help underground operations achieve safe production, budget and long-term business objectives, while working closely with geology, geotechnical, survey, ventilation, operations and finance teams.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Undertake and support underground project studies, including mine design, scheduling, cost estimation and economic evaluation.
• Develop and maintain practical life-of-mine plans that support operational and business objectives.
• Prepare underground development, production and infrastructure designs.
• Complete stope optimisation, cut-off grade analysis and mining scenario assessments.
• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts and long-term production schedules.
• Develop capital and operating cost inputs for project evaluations and business cases.
• Identify key risks, constraints and opportunities within mine plans and project studies.
• Work closely with geology, geotechnical, survey, ventilation, operations and finance teams.
• Ensure planning assumptions, designs and schedules are practical, clearly documented and technically sound.
• Deliver planning and study work within agreed timeframes.
• Provide technical support and guidance to site engineers and less-experienced team members where required.
• Assist with technical reviews, due diligence and other underground planning work as required.
• Promote a strong safety culture through visible leadership and active participation in site initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor or Master of Mining Engineering.
• Minimum 5-7 years’ underground mining experience, including mine planning experience.
• Candidates with less experience may be considered where they demonstrate strong technical capability in underground planning and project studies.
• Experience in long-term mine planning, mine design, scheduling and project evaluation.
• Understanding of underground mining methods, geology, geotechnical requirements and production practices.
• Knowledge of risk assessment and relevant Western Australian mining safety legislation.
• Competent user of Deswik software.
• Competent in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience in cost modelling or economic evaluation is desirable.
• Current unencumbered WA C or HR class driver’s licence.
• First Aid Certificate desirable.
• WA First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency desirable.

What We Offer

• Permanent full-time role with immediate start available.
• Excellent remuneration package with additional allowances.
• Receive up to 15% short-term incentive payment (STIP) of your base salary.
• Fully covered family private health insurance through GU Health Complete Gold Cover or an allowance of $4.8k.
• Fully covered Death and Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance or an allowance.
• Pro-rata long service leave after 5 years of service and entitlement to 13 weeks paid long service leave after 10 years of service.
• Opportunities for learning and development through various training programs provided by the company.
• Work in a team with a growth mindset, where you are supported to bring out your best.

EMPLOYER QUESTIONS

• How many years’ experience do you have as an Underground Planning Engineer?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Do you have underground mining experience?
• What’s your expected annual base salary?
• Have you completed a qualification in engineering?