Mining Engineer

Northern Star Pogo LLC • Delta Junction, AK

10h • $105,000 - $129,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Mining Engineer reports to the Senior Mining Engineer, and is primarily accountable for providing, communicating, and implementing underground mine designs and schedules for Pogo Mine consistent with safe practices, government regulations, and production targets.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Two years of technical experience in underground mining or tunneling.
• Experience and/or training in VentSim, Deswick, MineVulcan or other mine design software package.
• Knowledge of underground mining methods and appropriate planning techniques.
• Display a clear commitment to safety, health and responsible environmental management
• Good communication skills.
• Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Generating and implementing underground drift and fill stope designs
• Generating short- and medium-term production 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.

Benefits

• 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: Mid Level