Surface Equipment Operator
About The Position
Northern Star Resources Limited is hiring 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 work is based at a remote campsite and follows a 28-days-on, 14-days-off rotating schedule, with shifts of up to 12 hours or more per day. 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. The role involves exposure to extreme and changing weather, dust, mud, varying noise levels, changing light and dark conditions, artificial light, and confined work areas. The company describes the position as permanent and offers development opportunities and an excellent remuneration package.
Requirements
- Current driver's license.
- 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.
- Ability to pass a background check and post-offer physical.
Responsibilities
- Unload tractor-trailer delivery trucks and understand equipment load limits and load charts.
- Safely and efficiently operate 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 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, 401(k), and paid leave.
- Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that invests in its people.
- Company-provided camp with dining service, games room, exercise and weight room, sauna, and accommodation rooms.
- Company-provided bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction, and Tok, Alaska.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
