Principal Engineer - Decarbonization

Northern Star Resources Limited is seeking a Principal Engineer - Decarbonisation in Perth, Australia. The role involves supporting emissions reduction initiatives, internal reporting, and mentoring operational teams to uphold company values. Candidates should have over three years of experience in clean energy transition and a relevant engineering qualification. This permanent, full-time position emphasizes leadership in achieving operational emissions targets for 2030 and 2050.
Job description:

Principal Engineer – Decarbonisation

Ready to continue your professional journey with Northern Star Resources? As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we have significant operations in Western Australia and Alaska. With unparalleled pathways for career progression and professional development, we stand as Australia’s premier gold producer.

Interested? 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 growth & continued success.

With NSR’s commitment to meeting the operational emissions reduction targets for 2030 and 2050, we have a unique, permanent, full-time opportunity for a senior engineering professional to join us in the role of Principal Engineer – Decarbonisation. Reporting directly to the Group Manager - Clean Energy Transition, this key role will provide support, analysis and engineering input to our mining & processing assets to help achieve gold production safely and with the lowest energy and carbon intensity.

Here is what awaits you.

The successful candidate will be accountable for the Internal reporting, verification and forecasting of emissions, as well as project scoping, assessment, development, support and controls. You will also provide strong leadership through coaching, mentoring and offering your expertise and guidance to the broader operational teams, helping drive a positive & proactive workplace culture that reflects & promotes NSR’s Core Values.
• Identify and assess emissions reduction opportunities.
• Develop the emissions forecasting platform in conjunction with service providers.
• Investigate and document deviations from forecasts.
• Develop a decarbonisation initiative portfolio, based on criteria such as schedule and cost (incl Capex and marginal cost of carbon abatement), and progress appropriate documentation to support implementation
• Complete process engineering calculations which support environmental reporting process.
• Establish relationships with internal and external service providers who are involved in NGERS governance and reporting.
• Calculate and report greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with NGERS protocols as required.
• Review and assess the need for changes in NGERS reporting required due to regulatory or plant changes.
• Assist with audits as required.
• Support emissions reduction projects (mainly during the Study Phases) by developing schedules, basic renewable energy economic models, budgets, reporting, etc.

To thrive in this role.

You are a driven individual with a positive, can-do attitude, who communicates effectively & collaborates seamlessly across diverse & disparate teams. With at least three-plus years of experience in clean energy transition, decarbonisation & carbon accounting, you are dependable by nature, can adapt to constant change & ambiguity, and have a genuine passion for your work.

Qualifications.
• A Tertiary Qualification in Chemical, Process or Electrical Engineering.

Experience.
• Process Engineering and NGERS reporting experience within complex manufacturing, preferably in metals mining & processing.
• Relevant experience in carbon abatement opportunity identification and assessment, preferably in metals mining & processing.
• Project Management experience, especially within studies.

Passion for Growth.
• Enjoy stepping up to challenges with a positive attitude & mindset.
• Thrive working under pressure & under tight time constraints.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, with the ability to multitask effectively, in a dynamic & outcome focused environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think on your feet and outside the box when required.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star.

Joining the Northern Star team also offers the opportunity to enjoy our industry leading benefits and bonus programs, which include:
• Career progression & professional development opportunities.
• Heavily subsidised top-level Health Insurance through GU Health, for you & your immediate family.
• A quarterly Gold Price Variable Bonus.
• An annual Short-term Incentive Bonus.
• An annual Employee Share Plan Program.
• Company paid Salary Continuance Insurance (income protection) from commencement.

Eligibility.

Northern Star’s pre-employment process includes completing a full pre-employment medical, confirming you hold the relevant Australian work rights, and the ability to apply for an Australian National Police Clearance.

Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer who foster an environment that is inclusive and supportive of a diverse workforce.

We genuinely welcome your interest in Northern Star and encourage your application, by clicking the yellow 'Apply Now' button.