Underground Miner - Charge Up

Northern Star Resources Ltd.; Alaska; On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Insurance

401(K)

Paid leave

Development opportunities

Job summary

Northern Star Resources Ltd. at the Pogo operation in Alaska is seeking an Underground Miner - Powder Crew to safely prepare and load explosives and support underground development.

The role reports to the Underground Shift Supervisor and focuses on precise loading of charges and related duties. You will work a 3 week on, 3 weeks off rotating schedule in a remote camp, with onsite facilities and opportunities for growth within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Three years of underground mining experience.
• ATF clearance required.
• Experience with production and high-speed development powder.
• Experience with ANFO, Emulsion and IKON detonators.
• Basic mechanical knowledge.
• Good communication skills in English.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Willingness to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
• Leadership/training ability preferred (not essential).
• Must pass post-offer physical, drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently load explosives and maintain loading equipment.
• Perform mining tasks related to Powder Crew and support underground development.
• Install services, ventilation and underground infrastructure as required.
• Monitor and control paste pours, hang ventilation fans and install cable bolts.
• Maintain safety, housekeeping and on-radio communication in line with MSHA rules.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Team leadership

English fluency

Basic computer literacy

Tools

ANFO

Emulsion

IKON detonators

Job description

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Full Time Delta Junction, AK, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1110

Salary Range: $28.00 To $35.25 Annually

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.

Due to increased production, Northern Star (Pogo) LLC has a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an Underground Miner - Powder Crew at our world‑class Pogo operation in Alaska on a rotational camp schedule.

What do we offer?

• Vibrant hub of activity on site, with the ability to be part of successful and productive team
• Permanent position and extended mine‑life offering job security.
• Excellent remuneration package with bonuses, insurances, 401(K) and paid leave.
• Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invest in their people.

What's the role?

The Underground Miner - Powder Crew member reports to the Underground Shift Supervisor, and the primary role is to safely & efficiently prepare and load explosives as well as maintain loading equipment perform various mining tasks related to Powder Crew. Other duties may include Haul Truck, Nipper, Mucking, & Rockpick.

Underground duties and equipment operated may vary from time to time and may also include:

• Installation of services (utilities) and ventilation to all development and production headings.
• Installation of various underground infrastructure such as paste walls, paste pipe, vent doors, fan bulkheads etc.
• Hanging of secondary ventilation fans.
• Carry out pre-starts when paste filling of stopes underground.
• Installation of cable bolts.
• Monitoring and controlling paste pours.
• Fabrication of pipe.
• Installation and monitoring of mine dewatering.
• Working as directed to minimize equipment down‑time and maximize productivity.
• General laboring as required.
• General housekeeping of the work area
• Ensuring that all tools and equipment are serviceable and safe.
• Communicate clearly and effectively on two‑way radio.
• Ensure all safety related activities are undertaken in accordance with Company policy and MSHA requirements including Hazard ID's, pre‑start checks, pre‑start meetings, and incident reporting.
• Assist with fault finding and preventative maintenance.
• Assessing and monitoring of ground conditions.
• Conduct scaling in accordance with site requirements.
• Perform such other duties as directed by the Shift Supervisor

What are we looking for?

As an experienced underground miner, you'll be a highly determined and positive 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.

The specifics:

• Minimum three years experience as a miner in an underground setting.
• MUST have ATF clearance.
• Must have experience in both production and high-speed development powder.
• Experience in ANFO, Emulsion and IKON detonators
• Basic mechanical knowledge
• Good communication skills, including ability to read and speak English.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
• Ability to provide leadership and training to new team members (not essential).
• 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.

The Details:

Working a 3 week on, 3 weeks off rotating schedule of days and nights, 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.

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 recognize 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.

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.