Surface Equipment Operator

Northern Star Pogo • Delta Junction, AK

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Northern Star Resources Limited has an opportunity for an experienced and motivated Surface Operator at its Pogo operation. The role operates a range of heavy and light surface equipment to maintain surface conditions, roads, and site facilities, including the dry stack. The position reports to the Surface Operations Supervisor.

The role is based at a remote campsite and follows a rotating 28-days-on, 14-days-off schedule, with workdays of up to 12 hours or more. Employees stay at the company-provided camp during their work rotation. Camp facilities include dining service, a games room, exercise and weight room, sauna, and accommodation rooms with landline phones, Wi-Fi, and cable TV. Cell service is available through Wi-Fi. The company provides bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction, and Tok, Alaska.

This is a permanent position. The company offers an excellent remuneration package with bonuses, insurances, 401k, and paid leave, as well as ongoing development and growth opportunities. The work may involve extreme and changing weather, dust, mud, varying noise levels and lighting, and confined work areas.

Requirements

• Current driver's license.
• Be able to pass a background check and post-offer physical.
• Work a 28-days-on, 14-days-off rotating schedule, up to 12 hours a day or more, at a remote campsite.
• Stay on site at the company-provided camp during the work rotation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating small and heavy equipment in a construction or mining environment.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
• Good communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
• Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act and Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Unload tractor-trailer delivery trucks and understand equipment load limits and load charts.
• Safely and efficiently operate large and small equipment, including haul trucks, loaders, excavators, graders, dozers, forklifts, bobcats, fuel wagons, water trucks, and small loaders.
• Fuel static equipment such as heaters.
• Construct and maintain surface haul roads, laydowns, and parking areas.
• Construct and maintain the dry stack facility.
• Haul mineralised ore and waste between mining and processing operations.
• Review scheduled jobs continuously to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Complete safety-related activities in accordance with company policy and MSHA requirements, including hazard identification, pre-start checks, pre-start meetings, and incident reporting.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in all work areas.
• Perform 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 invests in its people.
• Company-provided camp with dining service, games room, exercise and weight room, sauna, and accommodation rooms.
• Camp accommodation includes a landline phone, Wi-Fi, and cable TV; cell service is available through Wi-Fi.
• Company 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: No Education Listed