Northern Star Resources Operations has an upcoming requirement for a Senior Planning Engineer – Long-Term Planning. This is a site based position offered on family friendly 8:6 rotation working FIFO ex Perth.
The Senior Planning Engineer – Long-Term Planning reports to the Planning Superintendent, and the primary role is to ensure that short, medium and long term mine plans are created and implemented to optimise the life of asset and enable the business to meet its long and short term objectives in terms of safety, production and cost within the Mining Department.
As part of a well-resourced long term planning team your main responsibilities will include:
Utilise Deswik software to produce practical development and production designs on new and updated geological resource models for mine areas within the broader underground mining complex.
Logically sequence and schedule mine areas for enhancement of the overall mine production and economic profiles.
Produce functional infrastructure designs allowing for successful execution of mining activities and schedules.
Undertake financial evaluation throughout the design process to a standard adequate for the investment review process and reserve reporting.
Be a key contributor to the evolution of the site mining strategy with a focus on the annual budget and life of asset time spaces.
Assist and contribute in the unit cost review and estimation processes.
Contribute to the compilation and ongoing review of mine design and planning guidelines.
Provide guidance and assistance to other planning (short and medium term), production and project engineers.
Required skills and experience:
Tertiary Qualifications in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
Minimum 5 years relevant experience in the mining industry.
Underground production and planning experience in mechanised hard-rock underground mining, preferably with exposure to highly productive narrow vein mining.
Competent in the use of mine planning and scheduling software applications, preferably Deswik
Detailed working knowledge of the Mines Safety and Inspection Act & Regulations.
Good skills in spreadsheet and presentation applications.
Ability to communicate effectively across all levels.
Strong report writing and presentation skills.
Current “C” Class Western Australian Drivers Licence.
About Northern Star Resources
Northern Star offers unparalleled opportunities for you to forge a career in the resource industry at their underground and open pit operations across Western Australia and Alaska. You can choose residential or FIFO opportunities throughout your career with us.
Gold in Ounces. Opportunities in Tonnes.
Why join us?
Be part of the next exciting growth stage of Northern Star. You will be engaged in a dynamic work environment where you will be valued as an integral part of the team, and where you can develop and grow with our business long term.
Northern Star encourages a diverse and inclusive culture where all people can achieve and contribute to their greatest potential. Joining the Northern Star team also means you are eligible for our industry leading Parental Leave entitlements, and bonus programs.
Benefits when you join Northern Star:
Company subsidised GU Health Insurance from commencement
Gold Price Variable bonus incentive from commencement
Short-term incentive bonus program from commencement
Employee Share Plan programs
Industry leading Parental leave policy – with up to 20 weeks primary carers leave and up to 4 weeks secondary carers leave. Primary carers return to work benefits including up to 6 weeks bonus payment, top up of superannuation and long service leave service recognition
GoldSTARR program - cash savings for everyday expenses
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services
Salary Continuance (Income protection) insurance from commencement
Salary Sacrificing benefits, including Novated Leasing and Remote Area Living benefit options
Paid Family Domestic Violence leave
5 weeks annual leave
Diversity & Inclusion
Northern Star actively supports and contributes to local communities in which we operate. We recognise the advantage of a diversified workplace including diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and strive for workplace excellence.
Recruitment Process
Our recruitment process considers your alignment to our company values and the requirements of the role. We also have several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your suitability for the role including police checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work checks, qualifications, due diligence and/or reference checks.
Click ‘Apply’ or send a query and CV to Kevin Nguyen at
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