Senior Underground Mining Engineer – Lead Team, Alaska

Northern Star Pogo Mine; Delta Junction (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Insurance

401k

Paid leave

On-site camp facilities

Job summary

Northern Star Resources Limited, owner of the Pogo Mine in Alaska, seeks a Senior Mining Engineer to supervise and mentor engineers, graduates, and interns on a rotating camp schedule. You will review engineering plans, ensure safe work practices, and coordinate with stakeholders to meet production targets.

The role requires extensive underground mining experience, hands-on design and scheduling skills, and the ability to manage budgets and safety programs in a remote, camp-based environment.

Qualifications

• Four to ten years progressively responsible relevant work experience; minimum 3 years underground mining experience preferred.
• Demonstrated computer skills in Windows with MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook.
• Experience with Deswik/Vulcan or similar mine design software and schedulers like Deswik IS.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train and mentor the team of mining engineers, graduates and interns.
• Ensure work is planned and conducted safely per NSR standards and MSHA regulations.
• Lead mine planning and scheduling meetings and engage with key stakeholders.

Skills

Underground mining experience

Team leadership

Safety compliance

MS Office proficiency

Mine planning

Tools

Deswik/Vulcan

Minecad

AutoCAD

VnetPC

EPS

Qualtrax

Job description

Northern Star Resources Limited, owner of the Pogo Mine in Alaska, seeks a Senior Mining Engineer to supervise and mentor engineers, graduates, and interns on a rotating camp schedule. You will review engineering plans, ensure safe work practices, and coordinate with stakeholders to meet production targets.

The role requires extensive underground mining experience, hands-on design and scheduling skills, and the ability to manage budgets and safety programs in a remote, camp-based environment.