Mining Engineer

Northern Star Pogo • Delta Junction, AK

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Northern Star Resources Limited is seeking a Mining Engineer to provide, communicate, and implement underground mine designs and schedules for Pogo Mine. This role is crucial for ensuring operations align with safe practices, government regulations, and production targets. The position is a permanent role with an extended mine-life, offering job security and an excellent remuneration package.

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
• 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

Benefits

• Bonuses
• Insurances
• 401k
• Paid leave
• Ongoing development opportunities
• Growth within the company
• Company provided camp facilities (dining service, games room, exercise & weight room, sauna, accommodation rooms)
• Dormitory rooms with land line phone, 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