Underground Miner - Shotcrete

Northern Star Mining Services Pty Ltd.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Camp housing on site

Job summary

Northern Star Resources, a global gold growth company, seeks an Underground Miner - Shotcrete Crew for our Alaska Pogo operation on a 21/21 day rotating camp schedule. The role focuses on safe operation of underground equipment, shotcrete duties, and related tasks with a strong emphasis on safety per MSHA standards.

You will join a team committed to safety, teamwork, and continuous development in a remote camp with on-site facilities and support services.

Qualifications

• Experience in underground Shotcrete Operations.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate underground equipment and perform mining tasks.
• Operate Shotcrete equipment.
• Support with Haul Truck, Nipper, Mucking, Powder Crew & Rockpick as required.
• Ensure tools and equipment are serviceable and safe.
• Maintain clear two-way radio communication.
• Conduct pre-start safety checks per MSHA requirements.
• Assist with fault finding and preventative maintenance.
• Monitor ground conditions and assist with scaling.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Shift Supervisor.

Skills

Underground Shotcrete Operations

Basic mechanical knowledge

Good communication skills

Basic computer literacy

Leadership ability

Job description

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Full Time Manual Labor Delta Junction, AK, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1176

Salary Range: $25.75 To $35.25 Hourly

Northern Star Resources is the global gold growth company, with three large, high margin production centers exclusively in the tier one locations of Western Australia and Alaska, USA. Production guidance is 1.6 million ounces in the current financial year, before climbing to 2 million ounces by FY27.

Current Reserves of 19Moz underpin long mine lives across the portfolio, with further upside from an enviable track record in exploration and discovery. Responsible and progressive ESG practices are integral to the Northern Star business.

Due to increased production, Northern Star (Pogo) LLC has a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an Underground Miner - Shotcrete 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 - Shotcrete Crew reports to the Underground Shift Supervisor, and the primary role is to safely and efficiently operate underground equipment and perform various mining tasks. Other duties may include Haul Truck, Nipper, Mucking, Powder Crew & Rockpick.

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

• Shotcrete Operations
• 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?

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:

• Experience in underground Shotcrete Operations
• 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 21 day on, 21 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.

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.