Underground Miner - Jumbo Operator

Northern Star Pogo LLC • Delta Junction, AK

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Underground Miner reports to the Underground Shift Supervisor, and the primary role is to safely and efficiently operate underground equipment and perform various mining tasks including Truck driving, Nipper, Bogging, Charge-up, Service Crew, Construction, Long hole and Jumbo drilling.

Requirements

• Ability to provide leadership and training to new team members.
• Current Driver’s License.
• Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.
• Be able to pass a background check and post offer physical.
• Experience in underground hard rock mining techniques.
• Operate the jumbo within mine design and ground support standards.
• Operate efficiently by minimising rework, waste and identify savings.
• Provide accurate recording of jumbo daily activity.
• Only operate with appropriate plans and clear understanding of those plans.
• Lead underground crews and mentor junior personnel.
• Basic mechanical knowledge.
• Good communication skills, including ability to read and speak English.
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
• Basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Working as directed to minimise equipment down-time and maximise productivity.
• General labouring as required.
• Liaising before shift with Shift Supervisor and the previous shift crew to obtain all the information necessary about the work areas.
• Ensuring that all tools and equipment are serviceable and safe.
• Carrying out standard workplace inspection practices and procedures in accordance with MSHA requirements.
• Communicate clearly and effectively on two-way radio.
• Report all hazards, incidents and injuries immediately.
• Perform thorough Pre-Start checks and report all damage as soon as possible but before the end of shift.
• Assist with fault finding and preventative maintenance.
• Assessing and monitoring of ground conditions.
• Conduct scaling in accordance with site requirements.
• Ensure all safety related activities are undertaken in accordance with Company policy and MSHA requirements including Hazard IDs, pre-start checks, pre-start meetings, and incident reporting.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in all work areas.
• Other duties as required.

Benefits

• Company provided camp with dining service, games room, exercise & weight room, sauna, and 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed