Senior Underground Mining Engineer – Alaska Camp

Northern Star Pogo Mine; Delta Junction (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Insurance

401k

Paid leave

Development opportunities

Job summary

Northern Star Resources Limited – Pogo Mine in Alaska seeks a Senior Mining Engineer to lead and mentor a team of engineers, graduates and interns, ensuring safe, scheduled mining operations and effective stakeholder collaboration.

The role involves supervising mine planning, cost analysis, and project justification while delivering safety-focused improvements in a challenging camp environment. This position offers a 15/13 rotation schedule and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Four to ten years progressively responsible relevant work experience. Prefer minimum 3 years underground mining experience.
• Demonstrated computer skills in Windows environment with experience in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated software skills in some specialty software such as Deswick/Vulcan, Minecad, Autocad, VnetPC, EPS, and Qualtrax.
• Prefer experience and/or training in Deswick, Vulcan or other mine design software package, including schedulers such as Deswik IS.
• Prefer some hands on experience with mining operations and production.
• Experience in Long Hole Open Stoping is required, preferably narrow vein with paste backfill.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to assume increasing levels of responsibility.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Must have good comprehension of safe operating procedures, safety rules, policies, emergency procedures, and MSHA requirements.
• Must pass a post offer physical and drug test, as well as a background check.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train and mentor the team of mining engineers, graduates and interns
• Ensure all work is planned and conducted safely and in accordance with NSR standards and MSHA regulations
• Where required, participate in incident investigations and complete allocated action.
• Attend and/or lead mine planning and scheduling meetings
• Maintain proactive engagement with key stakeholders (NSMS, Geology, Survey, Safety and other contractors).
• Perform financial evaluations and cost analyses for operating and capital project justification
• Complete budget project work to deliver expansionary and/or quality and productivity improvements for the mine systems and processes
• Conduct workplace inspections in the underground mine to ensure standards are met in terms of quality and safety
• Identify, communicate, and assist to resolve safety hazards.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Job description

Northern Star Resources Limited – Pogo Mine in Alaska seeks a Senior Mining Engineer to lead and mentor a team of engineers, graduates and interns, ensuring safe, scheduled mining operations and effective stakeholder collaboration.

The role involves supervising mine planning, cost analysis, and project justification while delivering safety-focused improvements in a challenging camp environment. This position offers a 15/13 rotation schedule and opportunities for growth.