Job Description

Senior Underground Planning Engineer – Technical Services

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- Job Category: Resources & Energy
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LOCATION: Kalgoorlie/Boulder, WA

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ROSTER:8:6, residential or FIFO options considered

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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

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ABOUT THE ROLE

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Norton Gold Fields is seeking aSenior UG Mine Planning Engineerto join our Technical Services team.

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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.

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

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WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

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- Undertake and support underground project studies, including mine design, scheduling, cost estimation and economic evaluation.
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- Develop and maintain practical life-of-mine plans that support operational and business objectives.
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- Prepare underground development, production and infrastructure designs.
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- Complete stope optimisation, cut-off grade analysis and mining scenario assessments.
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- Prepare annual budgets, forecasts and long-term production schedules.
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- Develop capital and operating cost inputs for project evaluations and business cases.
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- Identify key risks,



constraints and opportunities within mine plans and project studies.
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- Work closely with geology, geotechnical, survey, ventilation, operations and finance teams.
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- Ensure planning assumptions, designs and schedules are practical, clearly documented and technically sound.
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- Deliver planning and study work within agreed timeframes.
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- Provide technical support and guidance to site engineers and less-experienced team members where required.
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- Assist with technical reviews, due diligence and other underground planning work as required.
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- Promote a strong safety culture through visible leadership and active participation in site initiatives.
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WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

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- Bachelor or Master of Mining Engineering.
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- Minimum 3–5 years' underground mining experience, including mine planning experience.
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- Candidates with less experience may be considered where they demonstrate strong technical capability in underground planning and project studies.
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- Experience in long-term mine planning, mine design, scheduling and project evaluation.
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- Understanding of underground mining methods, geology, geotechnical requirements and production practices.
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- Knowledge of risk assessment and relevant Western Australian mining safety legislation.
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- Competent user of Deswik software.
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- Competent in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
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- Experience in cost modelling or economic evaluation is desirable.
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- WA First Class Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency desirable.
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WHAT WE OFFER

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

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Your application will include the following questions:

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- How many years' experience do you have as an Underground Planning Engineer?
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- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
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- Do you have underground mining experience?
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- What's your expected annual base salary?
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- Have you completed a qualification in engineering?
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- Are you willing to relocate for this role?
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📌 Senior Underground Planning Engineer - Technical Services (Boulder)
🏢 Norton Gold Fields
📍 Boulder