Mining Engineer - Graduate

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 (ASX:\u00a0NST) is an Australian ASX 100 gold producer with three Tier-1 world class projected locate4d in highly prospective and low sovereign risk regions in Australia and North American. 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 mind lives across its world-class operations and generate earning accretive value for its Shareholders through operational effectiveness.

What we offer:

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

What's the role?

The Graduate Mining Engineer reports to the Chief Mining Engineer, and the primary role is to assist the Mine Engineering team with operational and engineering requirements. This includes using site procedures and processes to conduct specific tasks under the direction of Senior Engineers, and includes working in office and /or underground workplaces.

The specifics:

• Review all engineering department guidelines and training manuals and apply them in day-to-day work practises. Note improvement opportunities within these to the Senior Mining Engineer.
  • 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 finding 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 ID's, pre-start checks, pre-start meetings, and incident reporting.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in all work areas.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications Required

• Engineering Degree majoring in Mining (or other relevant major) from a recognised tertiary institution
• Current Driver's License.

Desired Experience & Competencies

• Minimum 1 year relevant experience in the mining industry - proof of mine site intern work.
• Computer literacy - Microsoft Office (extensive excel skills is a requirement).
• Good communication skills.
• Excellent data analyses skills.
• Pragmatic approach to trouble shooting and problem solving.
• Demonstrate ability to maintain or exceed best industry practice in all engineering tasks.
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
• Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.
• Be able to pass a background check and post offer physical.

Working a 15 day on, 13 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.

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.

Why join us?

When you join our Company, you join the Northern Star Team. You will be engaged in a dynamic work environment where you will be valued as an integral part of the team, and where you can develop and grow with our business.

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 recognise 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.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Want to know more about Northern Star? Check out our website here: http://www.nsrltd.com/ or follow us on linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northern-star-resources-limited/

Candidates living in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Delta and Tok regions will be given first consideration.

Due to the large volume of applications, only applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted.