Underground Miner

Northern Star Mining Services Pty Ltd.; Alaska; On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site camp facilities

Company bus service

Job summary

Northern Star Mining Services Pty Ltd. is seeking an Underground Miner to safely operate underground equipment and perform related mining tasks at Delta Junction, AK.

You will report to the Underground Shift Supervisor and work on a 14-on/7-off schedule on a remote site, with strict MSHA safety adherence. Responsibilities include pre-start checks, hazard reporting, equipment maintenance assistance, and clear radio communication while performing long-hole, jumbo drilling and other assignments in

Qualifications

• Ability to provide leadership and training to new team members.
• Current Driver’s License.
• Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.
• Be able to pass a background check and post offer physical.

Responsibilities

• Operate underground equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform tasks including Truck driving, Nipper, Bogger, Charge-up, Service Crew, Construction, Long hole and Jumbo drilling.
• Carry out pre-start checks and report hazards and injuries.
• Maintain housekeeping and ensure tools/equipment are safe and serviceable.
• Communicate clearly on two-way radio and adhere to MSHA requirements.

Skills

Leadership

English communication

MSHA awareness

Background check clearance

Post-offer physical

Mechanical knowledge

Safety focus

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Manual Labor Delta Junction, AK, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1152

Salary Range: $24.50 To $25.75 Hourly

What’s the role?

The Underground Miner reports to the Underground Shift Supervisor, and the primary role is to safely and efficiently operate underground equipment and perform various mining tasks including Truck driving, Nipper, Bogging, Charge-up, Service Crew, Construction, Long hole and Jumbo drilling.

Duties include:

Working as directed to minimise equipment down-time and maximise productivity.

Working as directed to minimise equipment down-time and maximise productivity.

General labouring as required.

Liaising before shift with Shift Supervisor and the previous shift crew to obtain all the information necessary about the work areas.

Ensuring that all tools and equipment are serviceable and safe.

Carrying out standard workplace inspection practices and procedures in accordance with MSHA requirements.

Communicate clearly and effectively on two-way radio.

Report all hazards,incidentsand injuriesimmediately.

Perform thorough Pre-Start checks and report all damage as soon as possible but before the end of shift.

Assist with fault finding and preventative maintenance.

Assessingand monitoring ofgroundconditions.

Conductscalingin accordance withsite requirements.

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.

Otherduties as required.

The specifics:

Qualifications Required

Ability to provide leadership and training to new team members.

Current Driver’s License.

Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.

Be able to pass a background check andpost offerphysical.

Desired Experience & Competencies

Experience in underground hard rock mining techniques.

Experience operating underground mining equipment such as Trucks, Light Vehicles, Charge Wagon, Bogger, Tele-remote equipment, Integrated Tool Carrier, Skid Steer, Zoom Boom, Grader, Long Hole Drill, Jumbo Drill.

Basic mechanical knowledge.

Good communication skills, including ability to read and speak English

Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.

Basic computer literacy.

The details:

Working a 14 day on, 7 day off rotating 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.