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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. Northern Star continues to invest in building a strong asset base through strategic acquisitions and aggressive exploration to extend the mine lives across its world-class operations and generate earning accretive value for its Shareholders through operational effectiveness.

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.

What’s the role?

The Underground Miner - Utility Crew reports to the Underground Shift Supervisor, and the primary role is to safely and efficiently operate underground equipment and perform various mining tasks.

Duties include:

• 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.
• Installation of cable bolts.
• Monitoring and controlling paste pours
• Fabrication of pipe.
• Installation and monitoring of mine dewatering.
• General labouring as required.
• Liaising before shift with Shift Supervisor and the previous shift crew to obtain all the information necessary about the work areas.
• Ensuring that all tools and equipment are serviceable and safe.
• Communicate clearly and effectively on two-way radio.
• Assist with fault finding and preventative maintenance.
• Assessing and monitoring of ground conditions.
• 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.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in all work areas.
• Other duties as required.

The specifics:

Qualifications Required

• Ability to provide leadership and training to new team members.
• Current Driver’s License.
• Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.
• Be able to pass a background check and post offer physical and drug screening.

Desired Experience & Competencies

• Two years' experience in underground hard rock mining techniques with a minimum of one year working with utilities.
• Experience operating underground mining equipment such as Trucks, Light Vehicles, Charge Wagon, Loaders, Tele-remote equipment, Integrated Tool Carrier, Skid Steer, Zoom Boom, Grader, Long Hole Drill, Jumbo Drill.
• Basic mechanical knowledge.
• Good communication skills, including ability to read and speak English
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
• Basic computer literacy.

The details:

Working a 28 day on, 14 day off rotating schedule of days and nights up to 11.5 hours per shift or more at a remote campsite. Extreme conditions, including but not limited to severe 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 great Wi-Fi & cable TV. Cell service is available through Wi-Fi calling. 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 recognize 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, & sponsorship is not available for this position.

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