Engineer : Production

Gold Fields; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Private health insurance

Permanent role

Job summary

Gold Fields in Australia is seeking an experienced Production Engineer to facilitate the efficient extraction of gold ore by providing production planning and scheduling. You will develop short- to medium-term plans and ensure alignment with safety standards and business value.

Reporting to the Senior Engineer: Mine Production, you will create and manage mine schedules, monitor progress, and support decision-making with timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
• Underground/surface engineering experience incl. longhole drilling, blasting, ventilation, planning and scheduling (gold preferred).
• Exposure to contract mining environments.
• Demonstrated practical underground experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and mining software such as Deswik.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the two-week mine schedule in consultation with key stakeholders, ensuring it aligns with operational capability and supports the three-monthly schedule objectives.
• Support the mining operation by working with the Senior Mine Production Engineer to achieve planned production and safety targets.
• Develop, implement, and monitor reporting (Weekly variance, Daily reports, performance tracking) to support informed decision-making.
• Create competent, consistent and optimal drill and blast designs using current economic and geological data.
• Monitor progress to ensure alignment with weekly production targets and safety standards.

Skills

Mining engineering

Longhole drilling

Blasting

Ventilation

Scheduling

Project planning

Underground experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Microsoft Office

Job description

• 8/6 FIFO from Perth Roster
• World class operating assets
• Ideal role for an experienced Production Engineer

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Senior Engineer: Mine Production, you will be responsible for facilitating the efficient extraction of gold ore by providing effective production planning and scheduling. Develop and manage short- to medium-term plans that achieve production and development targets while maximizing business value and maintaining compliance with Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards.

Up to six months’ free, company-provided accommodation may be available for eligible candidates from under-represented groups (for example, women in mining and Indigenous Australians) relocating to Kambalda for permanent roles.

Accommodation includes basic furnishings and utilities and is subject to availability and housing policy, with support available to assist with transitioning to a lease after the initial six-month period. Eligibility and final terms will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer
• Quarterly bonus up to 10% per annum, private health insurance allowance
• Industry leading employee benefits including private health insurance

What You’ll Do

• Develop and manage the two-week mine schedule in consultation with key stakeholders, ensuring it aligns with operational capability and supports the achievement of the three-monthly schedule (3MS) objectives.
• Support the success of the mining operation by working closely with the Senior Mine Production Engineer to drive and achieve planned production and safety targets.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of reporting (Weekly variance reports, Daily reports, performance tracking etc) to support informed decision-making. Provide accurate information on production performance, safety, critical path activities, and high-risk areas to help guide operational planning and priorities.
• Create competent, consistent and optimal drill and blast designs that account for the most up-to-date economic and geological information.
• Monitor progress and performance to ensure activities remain aligned with weekly production targets and are completed safely.

What You’ll Bring

• Have a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven underground/surface engineering experience with exposure to longhole drilling, blasting, ventilation, projects, planning and scheduling – preferably gold
• Exposure to contract mining environments
• Demonstrated practical underground experience
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and mining software such as Deswik

About Gold Fields

At Gold Fields, we believe great leadership is grounded in empathy, respect, and growth. Join Gold Fields and be part of a company where people, passion, and purpose come together to create enduring value beyond mining.

Join an organisation endorsed by WORK180 for our commitment to creating an environment where inclusion and belonging matter, and you can build meaningful, long-term careers in mining, with fabulous mentors to guide you through from day one.

We recognize that everyone’s circumstances are unique. We’re always open to conversations about flexible working arrangements that can help you balance work, family, and life.