Underground Production Engineer

At Gold Fields, we are dedicated to cultivating inclusive, high-performing teams that embody our core values and fuel our success. If you have a passion for safety, technology and a drive to make a meaningful impact, we want you to join our innovative team as an Engineer: Mine Production. Help us push boundaries and deliver excellence.

As part of this commitment, reporting to the Senior Engineer: Mine Production you will facilitate the safe and optimal extraction of gold from underground mining operations. In compliance with site standards, you will be responsible for drill and blast designs and short-term scheduling in line with short-to medium-term plans.

Safety is a core value at Gold Fields, and we expect all levels of employees to always act in a manner that seeks to enhance the safety culture and performance of our company.

This role can be offered as residential in Kambalda or Kalgoorlie or Fly in Fly out from Perth on 8 days on 6 days off roster. Bus transportation is offered to and from site for residential candidates and relocation assistance will be offered to the successful candidate if required.

Why Join Gold Fields?

• Life-Friendly - 8/6 roster so you have time for yourself!
• Stability and Opportunity – Excellent Life of Mine across the multiple Gold Fields assets
• Be Rewarded - Site Allowance, Private Health Insurance Allowance, Quarterly Bonus Scheme and Salary sacrifice
• Collaborate, Inspire & Learn - Join an amazing team of technical professionals to learn, share and grow together
• Live Life - 5 weeks annual leave, 18 weeks parental leave and long service leave after 5 years

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 plans..
• Contribute to continuous improvement through your analysis of stoping performance  and optimization of dilution and recovery.
• Liaise with the operational and technical teams for short to medium-term schedule implementation.
• Apprising the Underground Manager of issues that may affect safe and efficient production through frequent communication in an appropriate manner.
• Be organized and prepared to undertake additional/alternative responsibilities as reasonably requested by the Senior Engineer or Underground Manager.

Who Are We Looking For?

• An autonomous, driven, and safety-conscious individual who is willing to share knowledge with others
• Tertiary Qualifications in Mining Engineering, or a related discipline
• Proven underground hard rock engineering experience, with drill and blast design, preferably gold.
• Be team-oriented.
• Demonstrated exposure to drill and blast design software is essential, preferably Deswik.
• Invested in future skills within mining, be willing to mentor vacation and graduate engineers.

At Gold Fields, we don’t just mine gold—we unlock potential. Come join us and help shape the future of mining!
Applications can be submitted via: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

We are committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce, and strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.