Geologist - Project Resource

Northern Star Pogo Mine; Delta Junction (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

401k

Paid leave

Ongoing development opportunities

Job summary

Northern Star Pogo Mine in Alaska is seeking an experienced Underground Mine Surveyor/Survey Technician. The role requires a minimum of 3 years of geological experience, primarily in gold. The successful candidate will work on a 15 days on, 13 days off schedule, assisting with geological tasks and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The miner will generate Resource and Grade Control models while maintaining strong relationships with drilling teams and contributing to operational success. Northern Star offers a competitive remuneration package, including bonuses and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years geological experience in the mining industry, predominantly in gold.
• Demonstrate ability to maintain or exceed best industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Generate Resource and Grade Control models with documentation.
• Liaise with drilling geologists to ensure mapping is scheduled.

Skills

Geological Software (Vulcan, Datamine or similar)

Background check compliance

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Geology or equivalent field

Relevant tertiary studies with mine site exposure

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX: NST) is an Australian ASX 100 gold producer with three Tier-1 world-class projects located in highly prospective and low sovereign risk regions of Australia and North America. Northern Star is the largest Australian gold producer and among the top 10 gold miners globally. Northern Star continues to invest in building a strong asset base through strategic acquisitions and aggressive exploration to extend the mine lives across its world-class operations and generate earning accretive value for its Shareholders through operational effectiveness.

We currently have an exciting opportunity at our Pogo operation for an experienced Underground Mine Surveyor/Survey Technician on a 15 days on, 13 days off schedule.

What do we offer?

• Vibrant hub of activity on site, with the ability to be part of successful and productive team
• Permanent position and extended mine-life offering job security.
• Excellent remuneration package with bonuses, insurances, 401k and paid leave.
• Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invest in their people.

What's the role?

The Project Resource Geologist reports to the Senior Resource Geologist, and the primary role is to assist in the implementation and execution of geological tasks related to the operation of the Underground Mine. This position must make on the spot decisions with little consultation to more senior staff which can effect ongoing drilling or modelling activities. They are also responsible for the generation and timely delivery of high quality grade control and resource models. As well as, complete tasks allocated by the Senior Resource Development Geologist, with some framework provided, but it will be up to the incumbent to devise a plan, carry out the task and deliver the results. The incumbent must be capable, highly motivated self-starter.

Specific Requirements:

• Dependent upon area of responsibility, tasks will be assigned by the Senior Resource Geologist or Alternate. These will relate to:
  • Generating Resource and Grade Control models.
  • Report writing.
  • QA/QC monitoring.
  • Core logging.
  • Project work as assigned.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of the various software packages:
  • General Microsoft Office packages.
  • Vulcan and/or other 3D mining software. Deliver grade control and resource models with associated documentation.
• Deliver grade control and resource models with associated documentation. This includes interpretation, development of geology wireframes, ore body modelling, data management, estimation and comprehensive documentation of the processes.
• Liaise with drilling geologists and Senior Mine Geologist to ensure drilling and mapping is planned and scheduled in order to allow timely delivery of estimations to meet operational and Northern Star corporate reserve deadlines.
• Review project areas to identify resource extension opportunities and additional resources, assist drilling geologists with any additional drilling required.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with drill and blast staff and mine planning engineers to ensure that models are delivered to meet operational requirements.
• Prior to modelling, review relevant underground mapping and sampling for quality and provide feedback.
• Interpret and validate the geology and assay value results to guarantee integrity and reliability of the geological database.
• Active participation in all QA/QC programs including lab audits. Monitor and produce relevant reports on QA/QC performance of assay labs and other data sources to ensure accurate records are maintained for all resource evaluation activities.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and statutory requirements in order to minimise Northern Star’s risk exposure and liabilities.
• Be a key member in the design and development of Standard Operating Procedures for resource development activities. Ensure accurate reporting of instructions, continuous improvement initiatives and delivery of results are readily available to all staff.
• Drive ongoing geological improvement by analysing existing processes and implementing enhancements.
• Continually develop your personal technical skills and supervisory skills to ensure that your knowledge and skills and those of your team remain relevant and efficient.
• Schedule time and allocate resources to ensure that you monitor recent developments in your areas of responsibility so that you can investigate relevant new techniques and promote change within the Geology Department.
• Develop and implement competency assessment programs with your direct report/s to conform to the Northern Star technical development initiative.

Qualifications Required:

• Degree in Geology or equivalent field.
• Relevant tertiary studies, preferably with mine site exposure.
• Experience in the use of Geological Software (Vulcan, Datamine or similar).
• Current Driver’s Licence.
• Ability to pass a background check and post-offer physical.

Desired Experience & Competencies:

• Minimum 3 years geological experience in the mining industry, the majority of which is preferably in gold.
• Demonstrate ability to maintain or exceed best industry practice in all geological and environmental tasks.
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
• Awareness of the Mine Safety and Inspection Act & Regulations

The Details:

Working a 15 days on, 13 days off, off rotating schedule of days and nights, 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.

Benefits

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, internet & cable tv programs. Cell service is available when using Wi‑Fi. The Company provides a bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok, Alaska.

Northern Star offers fantastic internal opportunities for you to progress and develop your career as well as a competitive remuneration package including incentives and benefits.

Northern Star actively supports and contributes to the local community in which we operate. We are a proud supporter of the Veterans' Employment Commitment and recognize the advantage of a diversified workplace including diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and strive for workplace excellence.