Open Pit Production Engineer

Gold Fields; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gold producer in St. Ives, England is seeking an experienced open pit Production Engineer to join their Open Pit Mining Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for drill and blast designs, short-term scheduling, and developing production plans. Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering and experience in open pit operations are essential. The role offers a permanent position, bonuses, and a commitment to inclusivity and support within the team.

Benefits

6% site allowance

Quarterly bonus up to 10%

Monthly private health allowance

5 weeks annual leave

$10K employee referral bonus

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering, or related discipline.
• WA Quarry Manager’s Certificate of Competency highly regarded.
• Previous experience in open pit engineering with drill and blast design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement 2-weekly production plans.
• Analyze stoping performance and optimize dilution and recovery.
• Create a supportive team culture based on core values.

Skills

Drill and blast design

Open pit engineering

Analytical skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Job description

• 8 days on, 6 days off roster, fly-in, fly-out from Perth, or residential in Kambalda/Kalgoorlie.
• 1 hour flight from Perth
• Ideal role for an experienced open pit Production Engineer

The Opportunity

You’ll work closely with a diverse and high performing team for our Open Pit Mining Team at St Ives Gold Mine.

Reporting to the Senior Engineer: Mine Production, you will be responsible for drill and blast designs and short-term scheduling in line with short to medium term plans.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer
• 6% site allowance
• Quarterly bonus up to 10% per annum, monthly private health allowance
• 5 weeks annual leave, pro rata long service leave after 5 years, paid parental leave
• $10K employee referral bonus

What You’ll Do

• Play a role in guiding the mine to success by developing and implementing 2-weekly production plans that align the mine to its mid and long-term plan
• Contribute to continuous improvement through your analysis of stoping performance and optimization of dilution and recovery.
• Role model our core values and create a culture where every team member feels seen, supported, and valued.

What You’ll Bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering, or a related discipline, plus manual driver’s licence.
• A WA Quarry Manager’s Certificate of Competency is highly regarded
• Previous experience within open pit engineering, with drill and blast design, preferably gold
• Demonstrated exposure to drill and blast design software is essential, preferably 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 experienced mentors to guide you through from day one.

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

How to Apply

To work for a company that aligns with your purpose, apply now at https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 10th January 2026