UG Safety & Training Coordinator - Senior

Northern Star Pogo LLC • Delta Junction, AK

18d • $140,000 - $145,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Northern Star (Pogo) LLC is hiring a Senior Safety & Training Coordinator to support its Pogo underground mining operation in Alaska. Reporting to the Project Manager, this role ensures safety and training procedures comply with national, corporate, and legislative standards and implements a skills-based program for the Mining Department to support a safe, productive operation. The position works on a 21-days-on, 21-days-off rotating schedule at a remote company camp, with shifts of up to 12 hours or more. Employees stay at the camp during work rotations.

The coordinator develops and maintains training and procedural systems for underground mining, supports safe work practices and risk management, maintains training and procedure records, and oversees the development and performance of the underground safety team. The role also supports fair access to training and employee progression. Camp facilities include dining service, a games room, exercise and weight room, sauna, and accommodation rooms. The company provides bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction, and Tok, Alaska.

Requirements

• Blue Card certification (Underground).
• Current driver's license.
• Experience developing policies, procedures, competencies, and risk assessments.
• Practical experience interpreting and applying the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act and regulations.
• Experience supervising employees.
• Experience working in a mechanized hard-rock underground mine.
• Experience in incident investigation and reporting.
• Demonstrated experience using competency-based training and assessment methods and delivering training materials to crews.
• Good spreadsheet, presentation, word-processing, and database application skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels.
• Report-writing and presentation skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
• Ability to pass a background check and post-offer physical.
• Ability to work a 21-days-on, 21-days-off rotation, up to 12 hours or more per day, at a remote camp and in extreme and changing conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with INX database modules such as InTuition, InFlight, and InControl.
• Auditing or inspection experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain procedural systems, processes, and training for underground mining operations in accordance with MSHA laws and regulations.
• Ensure personnel are inducted and trained for their work areas and understand applicable workplace rules and critical procedures.
• Contribute to initiatives and implement changes as directed by the Project Manager and site management team.
• Promote, monitor, and enforce compliance with safe work practices.
• Facilitate incident investigations to establish root causes and determine corrective actions.
• Facilitate and participate in formal risk assessments.
• Conduct regular inspections of underground working areas, stockpiles, waste dumps, and other areas to support safe operations.
• Ensure regular task observations are conducted to check operator compliance with procedures and policies.
• Inspect and manage underground emergency equipment and systems.
• Host daily underground mining safety meetings when required.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of training, inductions, and assessments.
• Maintain records of standard operating procedures, emergency procedures and plans, and Job Hazard Analyses.
• Develop a high-performance culture and behaviours consistent with company values.
• Build and mentor the underground safety team, setting and assessing performance objectives and measures, with a focus on technical standards and continuous improvement.
• Develop a succession plan for team roles.
• Ensure safety-related activities comply with company policy and MSHA requirements, including hazard identification, pre-start checks and meetings, and incident reporting.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in work areas.
• Provide effective handover to the cross shift or delegate as required.
• Prepare upgrade criteria and revisions for non-exempt job classifications for manager approval.
• Provide and monitor training opportunities objectively, fairly, consistently, and without discriminatory bias.
• Review employee training requests using objective evidence relating to job performance, abilities, and interest.
• Document employee readiness to train and operational reasons affecting the availability or scheduling of requested training.
• Maintain departmental employee training records and monitor the training register, logging formal training as it occurs.
• Participate in reviews of employee appeals concerning training opportunities.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package including incentives and benefits.
• Internal opportunities to progress and develop a career.
• Company-provided camp accommodation with dining service, games room, exercise and weight room, and sauna.
• Company-provided bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction, and Tok, Alaska.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed