Mine Control Operator

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

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

Schedule

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.

Work Environment

• 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 include dining service, games room, exercise & weight room, sauna, and accommodation rooms
• Dormitory rooms have a landline 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