Production Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading mining company in St. Ives is seeking an experienced Underground Production Engineer to join their Underground Mining Team. The role includes developing production plans, analyzing performance, and ensuring a supportive team culture. Ideal candidates will possess tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering and have prior experience in underground hard rock engineering, specifically with drill and blast design. The position offers permanent employment, a range of benefits, and a commitment to flexible work arrangements.

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, plus a manual driver's licence.
• Previous experience in underground hard rock engineering with drill and blast design.
• Exposure to drill and blast design software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement 2-weekly production plans that align with mid and long-term goals.
• Analyze stoping performance and optimize dilution and recovery.
• Create a supportive and valued team culture.

Skills

Underground hard rock engineering

Drill and blast design

Analysis of stoping performance

Optimization of dilution and recovery

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Job description

• 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth
• 1 hour charter flight from Perth
• Ideal role for an experienced underground Production Engineer

The Opportunity:

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

Reporting to the Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for drill and blast designs and short-term scheduling in line with short to medium term plans at the Hamlet operation, or other areas as required.

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 a manual driver’s licence.
• Previous experience within underground hard rock 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: 20th of February 2026