Electrical & Communications Service Crew

Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX: NST) is an Australian ASX 100 gold producer with four Tier-1 world-class projects located in highly prospective and low sovereign risk regions of Australia and North America. Northern Star is the second largest Australian gold producer and among the top 25 gold miners globally.

About the role

The Electrical Service Crew reports to the Underground Electrical Supervisor. The primary role is to safely and efficiently operate underground equipment and perform various mining tasks supporting the Underground Electricians. Electrical experience is not required.

• Work as directed to minimize equipment down-time and maximize productivity.
• General laboring as required.
• 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 IDs, 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 Electrical Supervisor.
• Installation of 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.

Requirements

• 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.

You’ll be a highly determined and positive individual who displays behavior consistent with Northern Star Values: Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect, and Results. You will be looking to work with the business for the long term and be an integral part of its future growth and development.

Schedule

• 28 days on / 14 days off rotational schedule of days and nights.
• Up to 12 hours a day or more at a remote campsite.
• Employees are required to stay on-site at the company-provided camp during the work rotation.

Work environment includes extreme conditions such as changing weather, dust, mud, varying noise levels, varying light conditions, confined work areas, and artificial lighting.

Benefits

• Permanent position with extended mine-life offering job security.
• Excellent remuneration package with bonuses, insurances, 401k, and paid leave.
• Ongoing development opportunities and growth within the company.
• Camp facilities include dining service, games room, exercise & weight room, sauna, and accommodation rooms.
• Dormitory rooms feature a landline phone, Wi-Fi, and cable TV.
• Cell service available through Wi-Fi.
• Company-provided bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction, and Tok, Alaska.

Northern Star actively supports and contributes to the local community and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds. We are a proud supporter of the Veterans' Employment Commitment.