Underground Miner

Northern Star Pogo Mine; Delta Junction (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp on-site housing

Wi‑Fi and cable TV in dorms

Company bus to Fairbanks

Job summary

Northern Star Pogo Mine is seeking an Underground Miner to operate underground equipment and support a 14/7 rotating schedule. You will perform drilling, hauling and support tasks while maintaining safety and efficiency at the remote camp near Delta Junction, AK.

Responsibilities include pre-start checks, hazard reporting and continuous liaison with the Shift Supervisor. You must read and speak English, pass background checks, and adapt to changing conditions in extreme environments.

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 to minimise downtime and maximise productivity.
• Lead and train new team members on site.
• Perform pre-start checks and report hazards and incidents.
• Communicate clearly using two-way radio.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and comply with MSHA requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Training

English communication

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Basic computer literacy

Education

Valid driver's license

Tools

MSHA regulations

Job description

TheUnderground 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.

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.