RESIDENTIAL LOCATION: Perth/Kalgoorlie

WORK SITE: Binduli (site based)

ROSTER: 8:6 – 11.25 hrs (Residential or FIFO from Perth)

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

 

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

As the Drill and Blast Engineer at Norton Gold Fields, you will be a key member of the Open Pit Technical Services team, responsible for designing and delivering drill and blast plans that drive productivity and maximise performance across our open pit operations.

  • Develop daily and weekly drill designs and tie-in plans in collaboration with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment with the weekly and monthly mine schedule.
  • Monitor drill pattern progress against schedule targets, identify variances and take corrective action to keep production on track.
  • Regularly assess the quality and performance of the drill and blast fleet, identifying opportunities for improvement across open pit operations.
  • Support the Drill and Blast Specialist with production statistics, drill logs and explosives reporting.
  • Maintain strong working relationships with the drill and blast team to ensure patterns are distributed in a timely manner and the mining cycle is not disrupted.
  • Provide support to the Production Engineering team as required, and assist with coaching and mentoring of graduates and team members.

 

ABOUT YOU

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in an open pit engineering role, preferably in drill and blast (Essential)
  • Current, unrestricted WA Class “C” Driver’s Licence (Essential)
  • Dangerous Goods Security Card (Essential)
  • Relevant Mining Diploma or engineering qualification (Desirable)
  • Senior First Aid Certificate (Desirable)
  • Proficient in MPX, MS Excel, Surpac and ShotPlus (Essential)
  • Sound understanding of mine planning, geology and open pit mining techniques
  • Strong communicator with the ability to engage effectively across operations, technical teams and senior management

 

BENEFITS

  • Permanent full-time role with an immediate start.
  • Excellent remuneration package with additional allowances.
  • Receive a $12k residential allowance per annum, if you are residential and not FIFO.
  • Receive up to $5k site allowance per annum, depending on your site location.
  • Receive up to 10% short-term incentive payment (STIP) of your base salary.
  • A fully covered family private health insurance through GU Health Complete Gold Cover.
  • A fully covered Death and Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance or allowance up to $2.4k.
  • Pro-rata long service leave (LSL) after just 5 years of service and be entitled to 13 weeks paid LSL after 10 years of service.
  • Work with a team that prioritises safety while ensuring you achieve your best output.
  • A clear career path with training and development opportunities.

 

EMPLOYER QUESTIONS

Your application will include the following questions:

  • Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
  • Do you have open pit mining experience?
  • What’s your expected annual base salary?
  • Are you licenced to drive a manual vehicle?
  • Have you completed a qualification in engineering?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this role?
  • How many years’ experience do you have as a Drill and Blast Engineer?