Underground Miner - Mucker/Loader Operator - Experienced

Northern Star Resources Ltd.•Delta Junction, AK

67d•Onsite

About The Position

Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX: NST) is an Australian ASX 100 gold producer with three Tier-1 world-class projects located in highly prospective and low sovereign risk regions of Australia and North America. Northern Star is the largest Australian gold producer and among the top 10 gold miners globally. Northern Star continues to invest in building a strong asset base through strategic acquisitions and aggressive exploration to extend the mine lives across its world-class operations and generate earning accretive value for its Shareholders through operational effectiveness. Due to increased production, Northern Star (Pogo) LLC has a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an Underground Miner - Mucker Operator at our world-class Pogo operation in Alaska on a rotational camp schedule. The Underground Miner - Mucker/Loader Operator reports to the Underground Shift Supervisor, and the primary role is to safely and efficiently operate underground equipment and perform various mining tasks, including load UG Haul trucks, muck face rounds and assist in road work. Other duties may include Haul Truck, Nipper, Powder Crew & Rockpick. Working a 3 week on, 3 week off rotating schedule of days and nights, up to 12 hours a day or more at a remote campsite. Extreme conditions, including but not limited to extreme and changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise, varying degrees of light and dark, in and around artificial light and in a confined work area. Employees are required to stay on site at the company provided camp during the work rotation. Camp facilities provide dining service, games room, exercise & weight room, sauna, and accommodation rooms. Dormitory rooms have a land line phone, great Wi-Fi & cable TV. Cell service is available through Wi-Fi. The Company provides a bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok, Alaska.

Requirements

Experience in underground hard rock mining techniques
Experience, 3 years minimum, operating underground loaders/muckers REQUIRED.
Basic mechanical knowledge.
Good communication skills, including ability to read and speak English.
Basic computer literacy.
Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
Must have 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating underground remote muckers (not essential)
Ability to provide leadership and training to new team members (not essential).

Responsibilities

Conduct post-blast inspections and wash down all headings prior to commencing work.
Muck development headings to standard.
Perform clean-up following a blast and maintain the condition of all roads underground.
Production mucking, including tele-remote, from stopes to muck bay.
Load haul trucks.
Accurate recording of haulage movement.
Working as directed to minimize equipment down-time and maximize productivity.
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
Assessing and monitoring of ground conditions.
Perform such other duties as directed by the Shift Supervisor

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 continuously invest in their people.

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