Alaska Mobile Equipment Mechanic Apprentice

Northern Star Pogo Mine; Delta Junction (AK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site camp facilities

Bonuses

401k

Paid leave

Job summary

Northern Star (Pogo) LLC is hiring a Mobile Equipment Mechanic Apprentice for our Pogo operation in Alaska. The role combines site work with classes at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, under the UAF Diesel/Heavy Equipment Program, while you remain a full-time employee with Pogo Mine and attend courses.

The position follows a two weeks on / one week off rotating schedule, with shifts up to 12 hours, on a remote site. On-site camp facilities and transport to Fairbanks are provided.

Qualifications

• No formal education requirements stated in the ad.

Responsibilities

• Assist with diagnostics, breakdowns, follow-up work and PMs in a safe and timely manner.
• Learn workmanship by meeting standards, tolerances and testing before handover.
• Assist with identifying correct parts and equipment for all planned and unplanned jobs.
• Attend daily pre-start meetings to ensure effective communication.
• Assist with handover for incoming crews regarding maintenance plans and issues.
• Assist with ensuring correct history is collated and recorded.
• Assist in organizing all permits (e.g. isolations, confined space, hot work).
• Assist in highlighting equipment defects and issues effectively.
• Learn cost management and avoidance of rework and unnecessary parts/services.
• Assist with documentation and submissions before end of shift.
• Learn safety activities (Hazard IDs, pre-start checks, incident reporting).
• Maintain high housekeeping standards in all work areas.

Job description

Northern Star (Pogo) LLC is hiring a Mobile Equipment Mechanic Apprentice for our Pogo operation in Alaska. The role combines site work with classes at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, under the UAF Diesel/Heavy Equipment Program, while you remain a full-time employee with Pogo Mine and attend courses.

The position follows a two weeks on / one week off rotating schedule, with shifts up to 12 hours, on a remote site. On-site camp facilities and transport to Fairbanks are provided.