Mill Operator

Northern Star Pogo • Delta Junction, AK

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Northern Star Resources Limited is seeking a Mill Operator to join their team. This role involves assisting in the operation of all sections of the processing plant, including grinding, gravity separation, flotation, leaching/CIP, elution, tailings filtration, paste backfill, mine water treatment, and reagent mixing. The operator will ensure operations are within specified parameters to optimize gold production and recovery, and will also perform basic maintenance on processing equipment. The position requires a strong focus on safety, environmental compliance, and maintaining housekeeping standards. The role also involves effective communication, teamwork, training other operators, and reporting safety and environmental concerns in accordance with company policy and MSHA requirements.

Requirements

• Current Driver’s License.
• Must have good comprehension of safe operating procedures, safety rules, policies, emergency procedures, and MSHA requirements.
• Be able to pass a background check and post offer physical.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in grinding, gravity, flotation, Leach/CIP, tailings filtration, paste backfill, mine water treatment, and/or reagent mixing.
• Experience operating plant and equipment
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Effective communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to work unsupervised and display good problem-solving skills.
• Computer literacy, e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, Pronto, Process Control systems.
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.

Responsibilities

• Safely start up, efficiently operate, and shut down all equipment in the work area.
• Troubleshoot and correct circuit and equipment problems.
• Operate circuits safely with initiative, responsibility, and reliability.
• Record and maintain orderly operator log sheets.
• Identify and report machinery maintenance needs.
• Perform mechanical tasks as needed, within the scope of training and skills.
• Responsible for maintaining housekeeping standards.
• Responsible for pre-shift inspections, equipment pre-ops, etc.
• Communicate effectively with others to maintain operational continuity.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment and contribute to a positive atmosphere.
• Train other operators.
• Report and address safety and environmental concerns.
• Ensure all safety related activities are undertaken in accordance with Company policy and MSHA requirements including Hazard IDs, pre-start checks, pre-start meetings, and incident reporting.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in all work areas.
• Other duties as required

Benefits

• Permanent position and extended mine-life offering job security.
• Excellent remuneration package with bonuses.
• Insurances and 401K available after 1000 hours worked.
• Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invests in their people.
• Company provided camp facilities with dining service, games room, exercise & weight room, sauna, and accommodation rooms.
• Dormitory rooms with land line phone, great Wi-Fi & cable TV.
• Cell service available through Wi-Fi.
• Bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok, Alaska.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED