Underground Drill and Blast Engineer

Westgold Resources is shaping the future of gold mining in Western Australia. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team who shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business.

Westgold Resources is shaping the future of gold mining in Western Australia. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team who shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business.

About the opportunity

We are currently seeking an Underground Drill and Blast Engineer to join the Technical Services team at our Great Fingall operation. This opportunity is offering a competitive remuneration package and a bi-annual bonus within a continuously growing company, whilst on an 8 day on, 6 day off roster.

We are seeking all graduates who are ready for the next opportunity, but also welcome existing Drill and Blast Engineers looking for a new challenge, and to grow with Westgold.

The role includes

• Completion of drill plans

• Completion of charge plans

• Tele remote plans for underground bogging activities

• Small lateral and vertical development plans as required

• Assume responsibilities as Ventilation Officer (preferred)

• Completion of Primary and Secondary Ventilation Surveys in accordance with WA Mine regulations

• Drafting of Vent Plans and Survey Reports

• QA/QC duties to ensure safety and productivity of drill and blast activities underground

• Track operational performance of key indicators and report to management

• Manage and administrate contractor database systems (Livemine)

• Manage adhoc projects as directed by the Senior Mining Engineer and Underground Manager

• Propose and implement business improve initiatives

• Propose and participate in process improvements within the organization

What do I need?

• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering

• UG time completed (or close to)

• Previous exposure to underground drill and blast practices, to be able to design and implement drill and blast plans

• Working closely with production operations to achieve drill and blast excellence

• Demonstrate the ability to integrate safety planning and scheduling alongside mining operations, rather than managing safety as a downstream activity.

• Knowledge of Deswik UGDB

• Knowledge of Ventsim is favourable

• Possesses a current and valid Manual Driver's Licence

The Westgold Offer:

A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer

A range of benefits including:

• Performance based bonus
• Group salary continuous insurance
• A health and wellness allowance Health insurance discount
• A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF, surrogacy and adoption.
• Referral Bonus - bring your mates along!
• 5 years' pro rata long service leave
• Salary sacrifice options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free confidential counselling, wellbeing services that includes financial advice.

Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by Work 180 can be seen on the Work180 website.

Westgold is driven by our core values of Show Respect, Choose Safety and Deliver Value. We believe that these values define our culture, behaviours and actions. We appreciate that not everybody will tick every box for their next dream role, but if you believe that you can bring the passion and drive to contribute to our operations and our values resonate with you then apply now!

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria’s which includes medical and drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work checks and be able to provide a valid Australian national police clearance and an Australian driver’s licence (or be able to obtain).

Westgold is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone matters. We believe diversity is a strength and true diversity includes those from First Nations People, various cultures, age groups, Neurodiverse backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, diverse abilities and religions. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings and that diverse teams leads to innovation and success. Our goal is to have safe and respectful environments where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Westgold appreciates that standard recruitment processes are not accessible for everyone. If you believe you require additional support or accommodations, so you feel comfortable participating in our recruitment process for this or any of our roles, please feel free to email inclusion@westgold.com.au

Westgold reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. We will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.