Senior Underground Production Engineer – 8/6 Schedule

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

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.