Mill Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Life insurance

401k

Paid leave

Company-provided camp facilities

Job summary

Northern Star Pogo Mine is seeking a Mill Operator to assist in the operation of processing plant sections. The ideal candidate will safely operate and maintain equipment while working in a remote campsite with a 14-day on, 7-day off schedule.

The role requires effective communication, problem-solving skills, and experience with various mining processes. Enjoy benefits like medical insurance, a strong remuneration package, and company-provided camp facilities.

Qualifications

• Current Driver's License.
• Experience operating plant and equipment.
• Ability to work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Safely start up, efficiently operate, and shut down all equipment.
• Troubleshoot and correct circuit and equipment problems.
• Train other operators.
• Train other operators and contribute to team success.

Skills

Experience in grinding

Experience in flotation

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tailings filtration

Paste backfill

Mine water treatment

Reagent mixing

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Operational equipment

Job description

Company Overview

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.

What We Offer

• Permanent position and extended mine‑life offering job security.
• Excellent remuneration package with bonuses.
• Medical, Dental, Life and AD&D insurance and other benefits such as 401k and paid leave.

Role

The Mill Operator reports to the Mill Supervisor, and the primary role is to assist in the operation of all sections of the processing plant which include grinding, gravity separation, flotation, leaching/CIP, elution, tailings filtration, paste backfill, mine water treatment and reagent mixing in accordance with specified parameters, to optimise gold production/recovery. This also includes basic maintenance of operational equipment within the Processing Department.

Responsibilities

• Safely start up, efficiently operate, and shut down all equipment in the work area.
• Troubleshoot and correct circuit and equipment problems.
• Operate circuits safely with initiative, responsibility, and reliability.
• Record and maintain orderly operator log sheets.
• Identify and report machinery maintenance needs.
• Perform mechanical tasks as needed, within the scope of training and skills.
• Responsible for maintaining housekeeping standards.
• Communicate effectively with others to maintain operational continuity.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment and contribute to a positive atmosphere.
• Train other operators.
• Report and address safety and environmental concerns.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Current Driver’s License.

Desired Experience & Competencies

• Experience in grinding, gravity, flotation, Leach/CIP, tailings filtration, paste backfill, mine water treatment, and/or reagent mixing.
• Experience operating plant and equipment.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Effective communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to work unsupervised and display good problem‑solving skills.
• Must have good comprehension of safe operating procedures, safety rules, policies, emergency procedures, and MSHA requirements.
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
• Be able to pass a background check and post‑offer physical.

Work Conditions

Working a 14‑day on, 7‑day off rotating schedule up to 12.0 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.

Camp Facilities

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.