Graduate Mining Engineer: Field Ops & Growth at Remote Camp

Careermine; Delta Junction (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp facilities

Dining service

Wi‑Fi and comfortable accommodation

Job summary

Northern Star Resources Limited is seeking a Graduate Mining Engineer to support the Mine Engineering team at our Alaska remote site. You will assist with operational and engineering tasks, following site procedures, under the guidance of Senior Engineers, in both office and underground environments.

Responsibilities include creating mining instructions, conducting reconciliation reviews, inspections, and developing short-term schedules.

Qualifications

• Engineering Degree majoring in Mining from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Current Driver's License.
• Minimum 1 year relevant mining experience.

Responsibilities

• Create mining instructions for the direction of operational activities - including development instructions, drilling designs, blast plans, etc.
• Conduct post mining reconciliation reviews.
• Conduct mine area inspections to ensure mine instructions have been executed and quality aspects are in line with expectations.
• Conduct mine inspections / surveys to record the mine operating environmental conditions and report findings to senior operational personnel (e.g. ventilation surveys, monthly area inspections, etc.)
• Develop short term mining schedules and present these to the technical and operating team.
• Participate in department meets by raising pertinent issues and providing follow-up on actions as required.
• Participate in site graduate training programs, which may include operation aspects, exposure to other disciplines (geology, survey, mineral processing).
• Ensure all safety related activities are undertaken in accordance with Company policy and MSHA requirements including Hazard IDs, pre-start checks, pre-start meetings, and incident reporting.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in all work areas.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Mining Engineering degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Northern Star Resources Limited is seeking a Graduate Mining Engineer to support the Mine Engineering team at our Alaska remote site. You will assist with operational and engineering tasks, following site procedures, under the guidance of Senior Engineers, in both office and underground environments.

Responsibilities include creating mining instructions, conducting reconciliation reviews, inspections, and developing short-term schedules.