Underground Miner - Shotcrete Crew

Northern Star Pogo Mine; Delta Junction (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp housing and meals

Wi‑Fi and cable TV in dormitory

Bus service to Fairbanks/Delta Jct/Tok

Job summary

Northern Star Resources Limited is seeking a capable Underground Miner for the Shotcrete Crew. The role involves operating underground equipment and performing a range of mining tasks while maintaining safety and productivity.

On a 3-week on, 3-week off rotation, you will work days and nights at a remote Alaska site with camp facilities, dining, Wi-Fi, and bus service to local towns. Strong English communication and basic mechanical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills and be able to read and speak English.
• Proficient in basic computer use and record-keeping.
• Basic mechanical knowledge is preferred.
• Demonstrated adaptability to new procedures and practices.
• Willingness to lead/train team members (not essential).

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate underground equipment.
• Support Shotcrete crew tasks and related underground mining duties.
• Cooperate with supervision to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Maintain good housekeeping and ensure tools are safe and serviceable.
• Follow MSHA requirements and site safety procedures.
• Assist with fault finding and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Computer literacy

Mechanical knowledge

Adaptability

Leadership potential

Tools

Shotcrete equipment operation

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 second 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

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.

Duties include:

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:

• Operating Agitator truck and Normet Spraymec truck
• 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
• 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 3week on, 3 week 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.