Joshua Slocombe
Perth,WA
Summary
Dynamic Production Engineer with a proven track record at Northern Star Resources, excelling in production planning and effective communication. A motivated achiever, I foster strong relationships and collaborate seamlessly with teams to ensure safety and compliance in mining operations. Skilled in blast design, I consistently deliver results through initiative and teamwork.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Engineer
Northern Star Resources
01.2024 - Current
- Work in the open pit engineering department as part of the technical services team supporting three open pit mines.
- Ensure personal and team safety based on effective planning and communication.
- Design, collate and present plans and data for management and contractors.
- Ensure compliance to plans, working closely with shift bosses to achieve desired objectives.
- Ensure safe work practices, including blast planning, pit design and traffic management, asbestos management, underground void management.
- Support and engage load and haul personnel in the safe execution of mine plans via field engagement and inspection.
Artillery Light Gunner/UAS Operator - Army Reservist
Army
01.2018 - Current
- An enlisted service person working in various roles including infantry, artillery and engineers in small and large teams to achieve objectives and complete tasks while on exercises or operations.
- Ensure individual and colleague safety when undertaking tasks.
- Maintain equipment including; weapons, tools and combat gear.
- Member of the winning team for Basic Training – Kokoda Cup 2018.
- Qualified in operations of drone platforms (non-commercial).
Graduate Mining Engineer
Northern Star Resources
02.2022 - 12.2023
- Work in the engineering team as a part of the Technical Services department.
- Provide support to engineers by assisting in delivery of mine plans, blast design and operational tactics.
- Work in mining and processing departments to gain exposure.
- Work in the field as a mining operator to develop an understand mining operations.
- Completed open pit practical time in drill and blast and haulage/services, practical time for Quarry Managers Certificate.
Mining Engineering Vacation Student
Newmont
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Work in the drill and blast engineering team as a part of the Technical Services department.
- Ensure safe blast designs to standard, as set by Newmont.
- Work underground with the Mine Operations teams.
Vacation Student
IGO
12.2019 - 01.2020
- Work underground as a nipper, supporting the jumbo operator in a production environment.
- Worked with the engineering team in technical works using Deswik.
- Work alongside a jumbo operator to meet targets in a safe and timely manner.
Education
Bachelor of Mining Engineering - First Class Honours
Curtin University
Perth, WA01.2021
WACE Graduation Certificate -
Aquinas College
PerthSkills
- Motivated achiever
- Relationship building
- Production planning
- Effective communication
- Collaborative team member
- Initiative for learning
Qualifications And Professional Development
- Forklift Ticket
- Class C Driver’s License
- Dangerous Good Security Clearance
- Awarded the 2019 West Australian Mining Club Scholarship - Resource Related Engineering
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Production Engineer
Northern Star Resources
01.2024 - Current
Graduate Mining Engineer
Northern Star Resources
02.2022 - 12.2023
Mining Engineering Vacation Student
Newmont
11.2020 - 02.2021
Vacation Student
IGO
12.2019 - 01.2020
Artillery Light Gunner/UAS Operator - Army Reservist
Army
01.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Mining Engineering - First Class Honours
Curtin University
WACE Graduation Certificate -
Aquinas College
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