Underground Electrical Lead Hand

Northern Star (Pogo) LLC; Delta Junction (AK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position with job security

Excellent remuneration package

Ongoing development opportunities

Job summary

A leading mining company in Alaska is seeking an Underground Electrical Lead Hand to manage and supervise the Underground Electrical team. The successful candidate will need to have a minimum of 7 years of electrical experience, demonstrate leadership skills, and possess the ability to work in a high-pressure environment. This permanent position offers an excellent remuneration package, bonuses, and career development opportunities within a supportive team. The role involves coordinating safety practices and supervising electrical operations on a rotational schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years electrical experience, expected to qualify for Level 5 of UG Electrician technical criteria.
• Proficient in prioritising work and managing a small team.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Underground Electrical team ensuring safe work practices.
• Coordinate daily management and supervision of Electrical operations.
• Attend daily pre-start meetings for effective communication.

Skills

Electrical experience

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Level 5 UG Electrician technical criteria

Tools

Microsoft Office

CMMS (Pronto or similar)

Job description

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.

Due to growth and expansion Northern Star (Pogo) LLC have a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an Underground Electrical Lead Hand at our Pogo operation in Alaska on a rotational camp schedule.

What do we offer?

• Permanent position and extended mine-life offering job security.
• Excellent remuneration package with bonuses, insurances, 401k and paid leave.
• Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invest in their people.

What's the role?

The Underground Electrical Lead hand reports to the Underground Electrical Supervisor, with the primary role being to lead the Underground Electrical team in a safe and productive work environment by ensuring all work practices / procedures meet statutory, Company OHS&E and Company operational standards within the Maintenance Department.

Duties include:

• Coordinate the daily management, control and supervision of the work and work areas of the Underground Electrical operations in accordance with Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.
• Undertake diagnostic, breakdown, repairs, follow-up work and PMs of electrical infrastructure, dewatering infrastructure and telemetry to a high standard of execution. Ensure all work is completed in a safe and timely manner to a high standard.
• Attend daily pre-start meeting to ensure effective communication and handovers between crews regarding electrical maintenance plans, and see that issue are completed in detail.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in all work areas and hold the team accountable for this.
• Rigorous cost management. Avoid rework and unnecessary use of parts/services.
• Provide technical advice and support to fellow Electrical Team members.
• Ensure workmanship through meeting standards and tolerances and testing of equipment prior to handover.
• Attend weekly scheduling/planning 721 meeting with NSMS Mining Department and NSR Tech Services.
• Follow the 721-mining plan, plan jobs effectively and efficiently, gather all materials required and direct team to complete tasks in a safe and timely matter.
• Ensure installation of underground electrical reticulation and infrastructure is completed to a high standard and all required testing and documentation are complete.
• Conduct daily handover with incoming/outgoing Leading Hand.
• Liaise with Electrical Supervisor regarding planned work for each shift, including daily priorities, relevant documentation and updates throughout the shift.
• Host daily line-out and 5-STARR meeting.
• Liaise with Underground Shift Supervisors regarding underground machine, electrical infrastructure breakdowns/power outages and other plans for the upcoming shift.
• Delegate unplanned work as it arises.
• Create work orders for unplanned/additional work and generate pick slips as required.
• Review all documentation prior to submission to Underground Electrical Supervisor.
• Record and report on equipment downtime for planned and unplanned work.
• Develop a succession plan for roles within the team.
• Ensure all safety related activities are completed in accordance with Company policy such as Hazard IDs, pre-start checks, pre-start meetings, and incident reporting as required.
• Complete monthly scheduled compliance work to a high standard.
• Other duties as required.

What are we looking for?

You’ll be a highly motivated individual who will display behavior consistent to our Northern Star Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results, looking to work with the business for the long term and be an integral part in its future growth and development.

Qualifications required:

• Minimum 7 years electrical experience; it is expected that a Leading Hand will qualify for Level 5 of the UG Electrician technical criteria, which is attached.
• Proficient in prioritising work.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills.
• Ability to manage a small team of electricians.
• Competent in liaising with other departments.
• Willingness and ability to relieve in Supervisor position.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and specifications.
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Office, Pronto or similar Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to problem-solve and manage conflicting priorities.
• Current Driver's License.
• Be able to pass a background check and post-offer physical.

Desired Experiences and Competencies:

• Electrical experience in the underground mining industry.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain or exceed best industry practice in all maintenance tasks.
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
• Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.

The Details:

Working a 3 weeks on, 3 weeks off rotational schedule, up to 12 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.

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

Shortlisting for this role will begin immediately.

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.