Northern Star Resources – Pogo Mine · 10 hours ago
Senior Mining Engineer - Projects
Delta Junction,AK,US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$130K/yr - $145K/yr
4+ years expNorthern Star Resources Limited is an Australian ASX 100 gold producer with world-class projects in Australia and North America. They are seeking a Senior Mining Engineer at their Pogo operation in Alaska, responsible for supervising and training a team of engineers, ensuring safety compliance, and managing mine planning and scheduling.
Mining & Metals
Responsibilities
Supervise, train and mentor the team of mining engineers, graduates and interns
Ensure all work is planned and conducted safely and in accordance with NSR standards and MSHA regulations
Where required, participate in incident investigations and complete allocated action
Attend and/or lead mine planning and scheduling meetings
Maintain proactive engagement with key stakeholders (NSMS, Geology, Survey, Safety and other contractors)
Perform financial evaluations and cost analyses for operating and capital project justification
Complete budget project work to deliver expansionary and/or quality and productivity improvements for the mine systems and processes
Conduct workplace inspections in the underground mine to ensure standards are met in terms of quality and safety
Identify, communicate, and assist to resolve safety hazards
Perform other duties and projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Four to ten years progressively responsible relevant work experience. Prefer minimum 3 years underground mining experience
Demonstrated computer skills in Windows environment with experience in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Demonstrated software skills in some specialty software such as Deswick/Vulcan, Minecad, Autocad, VnetPC, EPS, and Qualtrax
Experience in Long Hole Open Stoping is required, preferably narrow vein with paste backfill
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and adapt to changing priorities
Ability to assume increasing levels of responsibility
Valid Driver's License required
Good communication skills
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
Preferred
Prefer experience and/or training in Deswick, Vulcan or other mine design software package, including schedulers such as Deswik IS
Prefer some hands on experience with mining operations and production
Benefits
Excellent remuneration package with bonuses, insurances, 401k and paid leave.
Camp facilities provide dining service, games room, exercise & weight room, sauna, and accommodation rooms.
Company
Northern Star Resources – Pogo Mine
Pogo Mine, part of the Tintina Gold Province of Alaska, is an underground gold mine located 90 miles southeast of Fairbanks and 70 miles northeast of Delta Junction.
Founded in 2006Fairbanks, Alaska, US
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase