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Mine Surveyor

Northern Star

Kalgoorlie, WA
Residential
8/6

Job Description

Underground Mine Surveyor

Ready to pursue your professional journey with Northern Star? As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we have sizeable operations in Western Australia and Alaska. With unparalleled pathways for advancement and avenues for personal growth, we stand as Australia's premier gold employer. Your journey starts here.

At Northern Star, we live by our STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results. These Values are not just words on paper; they are the cornerstone of our Company culture and guide everything we do. You will play a pivotal role in upholding these Values and contributing to our collective success.

We have a fantastic and rewarding opportunity for an experienced Mine Surveyor to join the Underground Mining team at our Fimiston Operations, residentially based in Kalgoorlie - the Heart of the Goldfields.

This is a residential 8:6 rostered position, working 12 hours, reporting to the Underground Manager and facilitating the survey requirements of the mining team.

Here's what awaits you:

  • Setting out and marking up production drill plans ahead of the drill schedule.

  • Carry out end of month processes for development and stope reconciliation.

  • Collaborating with the Senior Mining Engineer and the Mine Foreman, to ensure the survey priorities align with the operational team.

  • Performing regular cavity monitoring scans (CMS) on the open stopes and within the historical areas that require regular scanning.

  • Diamond drilling set outs and collar pickups in line with the geological requirements for grade control and reserve definition drilling programs.

  • Training and mentoring the Surveying Graduates and vacation students in the correct methods and standards for Underground Surveying.

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

Experience**:** Experience in underground mining. Experience with Surpac and Deswik Software. Experience with Leica Instruments. Must reside in the Goldfields region, or willing to be relocated for this residential operation.

Qualifications: A degree or diploma in Mine Surveying. Ability to obtain Mine Surveyors' Certificate Grade One (1). Current Unencumbered Western Australian "C" Class Drivers Licence.

Passion for Growth: A strong desire to be part and contribute to exciting projects as well as Northern Star’s dynamic work environment.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

  • Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.

  • Short-term incentive bonus program.

  • Employee Share Plan programs.

  • Gold standard parental leave policy.

  • GoldSTARR rewards 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.

Eligibility:  Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work and valid Australian national police clearance.  Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

Apply now to join the Northern Star team!

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