GOLD FIELDS

Underground Production Engineer

GOLD FIELDS  •  Laverton, AU (Onsite)  •  19 days ago
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Job Description

  • 8/6 FIFO from Perth roster
  • Excellent Life of Mine – 10 years plus!
  • Ideal role for an experienced underground Production Engineer

The Opportunity:

You’ll be a key member of a diverse and experienced Underground Mining team at Granny Smith Gold Mine.

Reporting to the Senior Engineer: Mine Production, you will be responsible for all mining aspects including the development and implementation of production plans in line with short to medium term planning targets.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us:

  • Permanent role with a leading gold producer
  • 6% site allowance
  • Quarterly bonus up to 10% per annum, private health insurance allowance
  • 5 weeks annual leave, pro rata long service leave after 5 years, paid parental leave
  • $10K employee referral bonus

What You’ll Do:

  • Development and implementation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly production plans in line with operational targets.
  • Ensure that stope designs and subsequent drill and blast plans maximise ore extraction and minimise dilution.
  • Direct and lead all members of the technical and operational mining team and ensure goal unity through concise communication.

What You’ll Bring:

  • Have a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
  • Proven underground hard rock engineering experience, preferably gold, with exposure to all production phases including ventilation and experience in Drill and Blast, ideally Longhole Open Stoping and/or Inclined Room and Pillar methods.
  • Exposure to Mining software Deswik CAD and UGDB would be highly regarded.

About Gold Fields

At Gold Fields, we believe great leadership is grounded in empathy, respect, and growth. Join Gold Fields and be part of a company where people, passion, and purpose come together to create enduring value — beyond mining.


Join an organisation endorsed by WORK180 for our commitment to creating an environment where inclusion and belonging matter, and you can build meaningful, long-term careers in mining, with experienced mentors to guide you through from day one.

We recognise that everyone’s circumstances are unique. We are always open to conversations about flexible working arrangements that can help you balance work, family, and life.

How to Apply

To work for a company that aligns with your purpose, apply now at https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 12 April 2026

GOLD FIELDS

About GOLD FIELDS

Be part of a leading global gold mining with an inspiring Purpose: To create enduring value beyond mining in the lives and places our company touches.

You’ll find our nine operations in Australia, Chile, Ghana, Peru, and South Africa. We have also started a project in Canada. Gold Fields is listed on both the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

Our 23,000+ people (including those from business partners) may be based across the world, but we are united by knowing that we are #StrongerTogether. This is at the heart of how we do things – we call it the Gold Fields Way. It is all about being one inclusive team – caring, connected and courageous – delivering great impact together.

Visit our jobs section to see how you can join us.

Industry
Oil, Gas & Mining
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Sandton, Johannesburg, ZA
Year Founded
1887
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