Graduate Geologist - Mine
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 expansion of our Grad Program, Northern Star (Pogo) LLC has a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a Graduate Mine Geologist at our world-class Pogo operation in Alaska on a rotational camp schedule. The Graduate Geologist Program at Northern Star Resources, Pogo Mine Operation is designed to be a 2-year program with the Production and Operational Geology team. The program aims to develop and grow the individual within the field of geology specific to both mining and exploration industry-best practices as well as offer the individual experience with the company to target integral and long-term future growth and development within the company.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science majoring in Geology. Preferably with a Post Graduate Qualification
- Ability to work unsupervised and display good problem-solving skills.
- Valid Driver's License required.
- Good communication skills.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in mining preferred
- Experience with mining software Vulcan is preferred
Responsibilities
- Work to understand the geology of the Pogo Property and department activities/goals.
- Obtain and process geological data from
- Surface/Underground diamond drill core logging, processing, and sampling
- Geotechnical work with diamond drill core including QAQC best practices
- Update and verify geology databases
- Develop basic geological map skills, work with geophysical and GIS data
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with all department personnel inckluding cross shifting GEologists, Technical Services personnel, Mining and Drilling contractors.
- Engage in daily scheduling and planning with Surface/Underground drill operations.
- Complete project work and reports to a professional standard as and when required.
- Develop understanding of geological sampling techniques and QAQC requirements.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Support Activities for Mining
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
