Underground Miner - Utility Crew

Northern Star Pogo LLCDelta Junction, AK
Onsite

About The Position

Northern Star Resources Limited is seeking an experienced Underground Miner/Bullgang member for their Pogo operation in Alaska. This role is crucial for supporting increased production and involves operating equipment and performing various mining tasks related to the Bullgang/Utility Service Crew. The position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity within a world-class operation on a rotational camp schedule.

Requirements

  • Two years experience as a miner in an underground setting.
  • 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

  • Ability to provide leadership and training to new team members.

Responsibilities

  • Safely and efficiently operate equipment and perform various mining tasks related to Bullgang/Utility Service Crew.
  • Installation of underground services (utilities) and ventilation to all development and production headings.
  • Installation of various underground infrastructure such as paste walls, paste pipe, vent doors, fan bulkheads etc.
  • Hanging of secondary ventilation fans.
  • Carry out pre-starts when paste filling of stopes underground.
  • Installation of cable bolts.
  • Monitoring and controlling paste pours.
  • Fabrication of pipe.
  • Installation and monitoring of mine dewatering.
  • Working as directed to minimize equipment down-time and maximize productivity.
  • General laboring as required.
  • General housekeeping of the work area.
  • Ensuring that 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.
  • Assessing and monitoring of ground conditions.
  • Conduct scaling in accordance with site requirements.
  • Perform such other duties as directed by the Shift Supervisor.
  • Other duties may include Haul Truck, Nipper, Mucking, Powder Crew & Rockpick.

Benefits

  • Bonuses
  • Insurances
  • 401(K)
  • Paid leave
  • Ongoing development opportunities and growth
  • Permanent position and extended mine-life offering job security
  • 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
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