Underground Miner - Longhole Driller

Northern Star Pogo • Delta Junction, AK

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Northern Star (Pogo) LLC is seeking an experienced Longhole Driller for their Pogo operation in Alaska. This role involves operating underground equipment and performing specific longhole drilling tasks, with potential for other duties such as truck driving, nipper, mucking, powder crew, service crew, and jumbo drilling. The position focuses on safely and efficiently operating equipment, minimizing downtime, maximizing productivity, and adhering to all safety and operational procedures.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in underground hard rock mining techniques.
• At least 2 years of experience in longhole drilling.
• Basic mechanical knowledge.
• Good communication skills, including ability to read and speak English.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
• Ability to provide leadership and training to new team members.
• Good comprehension of safe operating procedures, safety rules, policies, emergency procedures, and MSHA requirements.
• Must pass a post offer physical and drug test, as well as a background check.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Underground Shift Supervisor.
• Safely and efficiently operate underground equipment and perform various mining tasks specific to longhole drilling.
• Perform other duties including Truck driving, Nipper, Mucking, Powder Crew, Service Crew and Jumbo drilling.
• Work as directed to minimize equipment down-time and maximize productivity.
• Set up production drill rig and prepare the area.
• Drill in accordance with design pattern.
• Operate only with appropriate plans and report any variations to the plan.
• Maximize machine availability and increase operating efficiency.
• Perform general laboring as required.
• Maintain general housekeeping of the work area.
• Ensure all tools and equipment are serviceable and safe.
• Communicate clearly and effectively on two-way radio.
• Ensure all safety related activities are undertaken in accordance with Company policy and MSHA requirements including Hazard ID's, pre-start checks, pre-start meetings, and incident reporting.
• Assist with fault finding and preventative maintenance.
• Assess and monitor ground conditions.
• Conduct scaling in accordance with site requirements.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Shift Supervisor.

Benefits

• Permanent position
• Extended mine-life offering job security
• Excellent remuneration package
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed