Mine Control Operator

Due to organic growth, Northern Star (Pogo) LLC have a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a Mine Control Operator at our world-class Pogo operation in Alaska on a rotational camp schedule.

What do we offer?

 Vibrant hub of activity on site, with the ability to be part of successful and productive team

• Permanent position and extended mine-life offering job security.


• Excellent remuneration package with bonuses, insurances, 401k and paid leave.


• Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invest in their people.

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   What's the role?

  
  

  The Mine Control Operator reports to the Underground General Foremen, and  the  primary  role  is to provide communication, coordination and recording services for all personnel and equipment status within the Pogo Mine Underground Operation.

  
  

   Duties include: 

  
  

   Monitor and control ventilation fans and mine water inflows according to site procedures and notify the responsible engineer in the event of faults

  
  
  
  
  • Continually communicate with the shift supervisors regarding production and safety throughout the shift
  
  
  • Communicate assignments to operators as directed by shift supervisors
  
  
  • Ensure all bogging, trucking, production drilling, development drilling, charge up operations and service crew operations are accounted for in terms of operator, machine number, location, tonnes bogged and trucked, material type, mechanical and electrical breakdowns and mine delays
  
  
  • Coordinate the movement of gear between mining and maintenance crews to minimize the idle time of the transition.
  
  
  • Deliver detailed information as required by mining and maintenance supervisors
  
  
  
  


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   What are we looking for?

  
  

  You'll be a highly organized individual with a good understanding of logistics who will display behaviour consistent to our Northern Star Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results, looking to work with the business for the long term and be an integral part in its future growth and development.  

  
  

  The specifics:

  
  

  Knowledge and experience in an underground mining environment

  
  
  
  
  • Knowledge of the machinery and equipment in use in an underground mining operation
  
  
  • Knowledge and experience in radio communications, using multiple channels
  
  
  • Previous experience in dispatching or logistics desired
  
  
  • Excellent communication skills
  
  
  • Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices
  
  
  • Detailed working knowledge of the Mine Safety and Health Administration Act & regulations. 
  
  
  • Must pass a post offer physical and drug test, as well as a background check.
  
  
  
  


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  The Details:

  
  

  Working 28 days on, 14 days 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.

  
  

  Why join us?

  
  

  When you join our Company, you join the Northern Star Team.  You will be engaged in a dynamic work environment where you will be valued as an integral part of the team, and where you can develop and grow with our business.

  
  

  Northern Star actively supports and contributes to the local community in which we operate. We are a proud supporter of the Veterans' Employment Commitment and recognise the advantage of a diversified workplace including diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and strive for workplace excellence.

  
  

  Want to know more about Northern Star? Check out our website here: http://www.nsrltd.com/ or follow us on linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northern-star-resources-limited/

  
  

  Shortlisting for this role will begin immediately.

  
  

  Candidates living in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Delta and Tok regions will be given first consideration.

  
  

  Due to the large volume of applications, only applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted.