Job Description
LOCATION: n
Kalgoorlie/Boulder,
WA
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8:6, residential or FIFO
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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
About The Role n
Norton Gold Fields is seeking a
Senior UG Mine Planning Engineer
to 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 safe production, budget and long-term business objectives, while working closely with geology, geotechnical, survey, ventilation, operations and finance teams.
What You'll Be Doing n
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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 n
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Bachelor or Master of Mining Engineering.
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Minimum 5-7 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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Current unencumbered WA C or HR class driver's licence.
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First Aid Certificate desirable.
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WA First Class Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency desirable.
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What We Offer n
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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 15% 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 n
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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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📌 Senior Underground Planning Engineer - Technical Services (Western Australia)
🏢 Norton Gold Fields
📍 Western Australia