Geologist - Mine

Northern Star Pogo LLC • Delta Junction, AK

8d • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Due to growth and expansion, Northern Star (Pogo) LLC have a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a Mobile Maintenance Mechanic at our world-class Pogo operation in Alaska on a rotational camp schedule.

The Mine Geologist reports to the Senior Mine Geologist, and the primary role is to collect primary geological information and perform the underground geological activities required to facilitate the safe, efficient and cost-effective extraction and growth of the mineral reserve within the Pogo Gold Mine area to meet or exceed Northern Star’s performance requirements within the Pogo Geology Department.

Requirements

• Degree majoring in Geology or in an equivalent field
• Current Driver’s License.
• Pass a background check and post offer physical.

Nice To Haves

• Surface production role - one year experience is preferred.
• Underground production role – experience is preferred but not necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to learn, set achievable goals and safely achieve tasks is required.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Office and Vulcan Software.
• Good communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to maintain or exceed best industry practice in all geological and environmental tasks.
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
• First Aid certificate.
• Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare for each shift to ensure that the most urgent and important tasks are performed in the most efficient manner and that all possible relevant information, about tasks likely to be encountered during the shift, is collected and understood before proceeding underground.
• Provide instructions for underground development heading at each round, based on a thorough investigation of, and understanding of, the information available including the geology exposed in the excavation as well as any other relevant information (relevant drill hole intersections, geological mapping of nearby development and resource models of the area) to achieve the most efficient access to and exposure of the ore bodies for extraction.
• Collect samples and mapping information from the development faces to allow evaluation of the ore bodies exposed within the underground excavations.
• Perform geological mapping of all operating ore development and any other development as instructed by the Senior Mine Geologists.
• Communicate geological information in a timely and understandable format to mine personnel outside of the geology department, to assist in the optimisation of the extraction of ore.
• Adhere to all procedures in the collection of data to ensure the highest quality of data is generated in the safest manner both for sampling and mapping.
• Capture all relevant data from the shift into the appropriate data storage systems (electronic and written) before leaving the mine at the end of each shift. This includes downloading and filing face photographs.
• Clearly communicate all relevant information at handovers on a daily basis and for the weekly shift handover, both verbally and in writing/electronic format.
• Plan time so that maximum use is made of shift crossovers when additional personnel are on site to perform development mapping.
• Perform end-of-hole checks on diamond drill rigs as required.
• When on night shift, communicate with the Drilling Geologists to ensure awareness of any issues with the current diamond drill-holes to ensure informed decisions are made.
• Actively seek to add to the recognized gold endowment of the mine, by identifying additional mineralized structures. Gather assay and spatial data on any additional structures and interpret data with the aid of Senior Geologists. The information should be given to the Senior Geologists and the Drilling and Resource Geologists for follow-up work.
• Actively progress the safety culture at the mine by participating in and promoting safety initiatives (including attendance at safety meetings).
• Provide guidance to the Geological Technician on your shift as to the work that you require them to perform and contribute to the safe and efficient use of their time.
• Contribute to the continual improvement and updating of the geology procedures to ensure the most efficient use of available resources. Perform task observations as required to ensure compliance to standards.
• Interpret the data collected on a regular basis and communicate relevant information to the appropriate personnel (Senior Geologists, Planning Engineers, Surveyors, Mine Foremen).
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and statutory requirements to minimise NSR’s risk exposure and liabilities.
• Demonstrate commitment to the NSR values.
• Perform all general tasks as instructed by the Senior Geologists or the Geology Manager.
• Review all data from the Production Geologists for the past two shifts to identify and correct any data entry errors discovered. Pass corrected information to Database Central and investigate methods to eliminate any systematic or common errors identified.
• Check the shift sheet as early as possible each day to validate that the information on it with special attention paid to which headings are on geological check and which are on geology or survey control.
• Perform a daily review (at or after the shift handover) of all headings visited by the underground production geologists to attempt to identify and minimise the impact of any errors made due to production pressures or incomplete knowledge. Correct any errors where possible and bring any potential future problems to the attention of the senior geologists and other relevant people.
• Ensure that the diamond drill core is logged in an accurate and timely manner each day. Ensure that you are aware of where the hole you are logging was drilled and what the purpose of the drill hole was so that no important features are overlooked.
• Validate the drill hole logging once the hole is complete.
• Perform the daily production reconciliation accurately and ensure that the daily production report is sent out in a timely manner.
• Ensure the daily heading status sheet is updated with the most recent assay results and a copy is provided to the mine controller for both day shift and night shift.
• Perform development mapping as required or requested by senior geologist
• Prepare for, attend and participate in all safety, planning and production meetings and communicate all pertinent information to the relevant people before or at the meetings as appropriate.
• Ensure Iregs and face chips are as up to date as possible using the most recent survey as-builts.
• Attend all shift handover meetings and assist by communicating any new information that you may become aware of or any interpretations of information that you may have made during the day to the attending Senior Geologist.
• Contribute to the continual improvement and updating of the geology procedures to ensure the most efficient use of available resources and perform task observations to ensure compliance to standards as required.
• Assist with the training of new Production Geologists in the section as required.
• Identify and collect information on common errors performed by the Geologists or Geological Technicians and present the information at the weekly shift handover meeting, showing the correct procedures to promote continuous improvement in the department.
• Perform all general tasks as instructed by the senior geologists or the Geology Manager.
• Other duties as required.

Benefits

• 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, 401k and paid leave.
• Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invest in their people.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees