Mining Engineer - Geotechnical

About the Company

Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX: NST) is an Australian ASX 100 gold producer with three Tier-1 world-class projects located in highly prospective and low sovereign risk regions of Australia and North America. Northern Star is the largest Australian gold producer and among the top 10 gold miners globally. The company invests in building a strong asset base through strategic acquisitions and aggressive exploration to extend mine lives and generate value for shareholders.

About the Role

The Geotechnical Engineer reports to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer with the primary role of ensuring that all geotechnical-related issues are managed effectively to safely achieve budgeted production targets.

Responsibilities

• Assist with establishing and maintaining site systems and standards to effectively manage geotechnical risks, including procedures, processes, and databases.
• Review development mining instructions and stope designs and provide recommendations for safe extraction requirements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Company and Statutory requirements.
• Review and update Ground Control Management Plan/s (GCMP) regularly.
• Carry out geotechnical evaluations, risk assessments, and make recommendations to ensure hazards are effectively managed.
• Collect and analyze geotechnical data associated with the identification of potential and actual rockfall events.
• Identify, assess, and implement business improvement opportunities.
• Engage with site personnel regularly to determine specialist geotechnical requirements.
• Provide support, guidance, and professional development opportunities to Graduate Geotechnical Engineers.
• Support the technical and operations teams with short-, medium-, and long-term projects, ensuring all geotechnical risks are considered and managed.
• Build effective communication and networks with the Mining Department.
• Assist with daily, weekly, and monthly reporting of mine geotechnical parameters.
• Provide and monitor training opportunities objectively, ensuring fair and consistent availability free from discriminatory bias.
• Review employees’ requests/applications for training based on objective evidence related to job performance, abilities, and interest.
• Document employees’ readiness for training tasks, noting operational reasons related to availability and scheduling.
• Maintain training records of employees in the department.
• Monitor the training register and log formal training as it occurs.
• Participate in the review of any appeals filed by employees concerning training opportunities.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Degree majoring in Mining Engineering or an equivalent field.
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, across all levels.
• Current Driver’s License.
• Able to pass a background check and post-offer physical.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the mining industry, predominantly in underground hard rock in a geotechnical engineering role.
• Good analytical skills and practical application of geotechnical knowledge.
• Working knowledge of underground mining methods (e.g., longhole open stoping, air leg stoping, and jumbo stoping).
• Foundational experience in numerical modelling.
• Advanced computer knowledge and skills – Deswik Design Software, Map3D Numerical Modelling Software, Rocscience Software Suite (Phase 2 and 3, Dips & Unwedge), and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong professional report writing skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
• Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.

Benefits

• Vibrant hub of activity on site, with the opportunity to be part of a successful and productive team.
• Permanent position with extended mine-life offering job security.
• Excellent remuneration package including bonuses, insurances, 401k, and paid leave.
• Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invests in its people.

Schedule

• 15 days on, 13 days off rotating schedule.
• Up to 12.0 hours a day or more at a remote campsite.
• Employees are required to stay on-site at the company-provided camp during the work rotation.

Camp facilities include dining service, games room, exercise & weight room, sauna, and accommodation rooms. Dormitory rooms feature a landline phone, Wi-Fi, and cable TV. Cell service is available through Wi-Fi. The company provides a bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction, and Tok, Alaska.