Mining Engineer

About the Company

Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX: NST) is an Australian ASX 100 gold producer with three Tier-1 world-class projects located in highly prospective and low sovereign risk regions of Australia and North America. Northern Star is the largest Australian gold producer and among the top 10 gold miners globally. The company invests in building a strong asset base through strategic acquisitions and aggressive exploration to extend mine lives and generate value for shareholders.

About the Role

The Mining Engineer reports to the Senior Mining Engineer and is primarily accountable for providing, communicating, and implementing underground mine designs and schedules for Pogo Mine consistent with safe practices, government regulations, and production targets.

Responsibilities

• Generating and implementing underground drift and fill stope designs
• Generating short- and medium-term production schedules
• Presenting weekly production schedules to mine operations and geology departments
• Establishing and monitoring mine ventilation network designs
• Establishing and implementing paste backfill designs
• Establishing and implementing ground control and support designs
• Performing financial evaluations and cost analyses for operating and capital project justification
• Identifying, communicating, and assisting to resolve safety hazards
• Performing other duties and projects as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mining engineering or another related field
• Current Driver's License
• Must pass a post-offer physical and drug test, as well as a background check

Qualifications

• Prefer two years of technical experience in underground mining or tunneling
• Prefer experience and/or training in VentSim, Deswick, MineVulcan, or other mine design software packages
• Knowledge of underground mining methods and appropriate planning techniques
• Clear commitment to safety, health, and responsible environmental management
• Good communication skills
• Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations

Schedule

15 days on, 13 days off rotating schedule up to 12.0 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

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 confined work areas.

Camp facilities include dining service, games room, exercise & weight room, sauna, and accommodation rooms. Dormitory rooms have a landline phone, Wi-Fi, and cable TV. Cell service is available through Wi-Fi.

The company provides a bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction, and Tok, Alaska.

Benefits

• Permanent position with extended mine-life offering job security
• Excellent remuneration package with bonuses, insurances, 401k, and paid leave
• Ongoing development opportunities and career growth within the company

Additional Information

Northern Star actively supports and contributes to the local community and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates living in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Delta, and Tok regions will be given first consideration.