Geologist - Graduate - Summer 2027

Northern Star Pogo Mine; Delta Junction (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Graduate Geologist Program at Northern Star Resources, Pogo Mine Operation is designed as a 2-year track with one year in the Geology Technician team and one year in the Operational Geology team, aiming to develop expertise in mining geology best practices and practical field experience within the company.

The program emphasizes safe core handling, data collection, and collaboration with geologists and technicians across surface and underground settings, with growth opportunities and

Qualifications

• BA or BS in Geology.
• Current C Class US State Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Prepare diamond drill core for geologists and the assay laboratory, including marking up blue lines, orientation marks, sampling, photographing and collecting RQD data.
• Log core, undertake Geotechnical work and report to respective department geologists.
• Work safely around diamond drilling support activities and with drill personnel on surface and underground.
• Collaborate with underground mine geologists to ensure safe and accurate data collection for geological activities, including face mapping and sampling.
• Follow NSR STARR guidelines and Pogo Geology safety procedures, particularly around wildlife.
• Complete an onsite MSHA course training program and stay current in compliance.

Skills

Geology knowledge

MSHA awareness

Communication skills

Independent decision making

Adaptability

Computer literacy

Mining software

Driver's license

Education

BA or BS in Geology

Tools

AcQuire

ArcGis

LeapFrog

Job description

The Graduate Geologist Program at Northern Star Resources, Pogo Mine Operation is designed to be a 2-year program with one year commitment to the Geology Technician team and one year commitment with the Operational Geology team. The program aims to develop and grow the individual within the field of geology specific to mining industry-best practices as well as offer the individual experience with the company to target integral and long-term future growth and development within the company.

What’s the role?

The Graduate Geologist Program at Northern Star Resources, Pogo Mine Operation is designed to be a 2-year program with one year commitment to the Geology Technician team and one year commitment with the Operational Geology team. The program aims to develop and grow the individual within the field of geology specific to mining industry-best practices as well as offer the individual experience with the company to target integral and long-term future growth and development within the company.

Duties include:

The Graduate Geologist reports to the Geology Manager and is required to ensure geology objectives are met safely and efficiently by completing the following in a timely manner:

• Working with the Geology Technician team to prepare diamond drill core for the geologists and the assay laboratory including, marking up blue lines, orientation marks, sampling, photographing and collecting RQD data.
• Working with the Operational Geology team to log core, undertake Geotechnical work and report to respective department geologists.
• Working safely around diamond drilling support activities and with drill personnel when conducting tasks both on the surface and underground.
• Work with the underground mine geologists and technicians to ensure safe and accurate data collection for all geological activities underground, including but not limited to, face mapping, backs mapping, sampling and any other tasks required by the Senior Mine Geologist.
• Follow all NSR STARR guidelines (see below) and Pogo Geology safety procedures on the operational property and surrounding claim block, particularly, when around Alaskan wildlife.

The specifics:

Qualifications Required

• BA or BS, majoring in Geology.
• Current “C” Class US State Driver’s License (passenger vehicle).

Desired Experience & Competencies

• Previous mining industry experience in Exploration or Operations a plus.
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Office.
• Mining software skills helpful including AcQuire, ArcGis, LeapFrog and other modelling software.
• Member of a recognized Professional Mining or Geology Association a plus.
• Dynamic, high energy, self-motivated and ability to make independent decisions.
• Good communication skills are always expected.
• Demonstrate ability to maintain or exceed best industry practice in all geological and environmental tasks.
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices and ability to work efficiently when not directly supervised.
• Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.

Ability to complete an onsite MSHA course training program and stay current in compliance

The details:

Working a 15 day on, 13 day off rotating schedule up to 12 hours a day or more at a remote campsite. Extreme conditions, including but not limited to extreme and changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise, varying degrees of light and dark, in and around artificial light and in a confined work area.

Employees are required to stay on site at the company provided camp during the work rotation. Camp facilities provide dining service, games room, exercise & weight room, sauna, and accommodation rooms. Dormitory rooms have a land line phone, great Wi-Fi & cable TV. Cell service is available through Wi-Fi. The Company provides a bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok, Alaska.