Underground Mining Engineer — Design, Scheduling & Safety

Northern Star Pogo Mine; Delta Junction (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent remuneration package withBon

Bonuses, insurances, 401k and paid le

On-site camp with dining, gym, wifi

Job summary

Northern Star Resources Limited is seeking a Mining Engineer for the Pogo Mine in Alaska. You will design underground mine layouts and schedules, ensure safe practices, and meet production targets in a challenging remote site.

Responsibilities include developing drift and fill stope designs, ventilation, paste backfill, ground control, and cost analyses, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance. A 15/13 rotating schedule applies, with on-site camp facilities provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mining engineering or related field.
• Current Driver's License.
• Must pass a post offer physical and drug test, as well as a background check.

Responsibilities

• Generating and implementing underground drift and fill stope designs.
• Generatingshort- and medium-termproduction schedules.
• Presenting weekly production schedules to mine operations and geology departments.
• Establishing and monitoring mine ventilation network designs.
• Establishing and implementing paste backfill designs.
• Establishing and implementing ground control and support designs.
• Performing financial evaluations and cost analyses for operating and capital project justification.
• Identifying, communicating and assisting to resolve safety hazards.
• Performing other duties and projects as assigned.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Underground mine design

Safety compliance

Mine design software

Education

Bachelor's degree in mining engineering

Job description

Northern Star Resources Limited is seeking a Mining Engineer for the Pogo Mine in Alaska. You will design underground mine layouts and schedules, ensure safe practices, and meet production targets in a challenging remote site.

Responsibilities include developing drift and fill stope designs, ventilation, paste backfill, ground control, and cost analyses, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance. A 15/13 rotating schedule applies, with on-site camp facilities provided.