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How much do mining inspector jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for mining inspector in the United States is $54,939.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,500.00 and $63,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Mining Inspector, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Mining Inspector, you need expertise in mining operations, safety regulations, and environmental standards, usually supported by a degree in mining engineering or a related field. Familiarity with inspection tools, safety monitoring systems, and compliance reporting software is typically required. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for conducting thorough inspections and conveying findings. These skills are essential to ensure safe mining practices, regulatory compliance, and the protection of workers and the environment.

What are some common challenges faced by Mining Inspectors during site inspections?

Mining Inspectors often encounter challenges such as navigating hazardous environments, ensuring compliance with evolving safety regulations, and effectively communicating recommendations to site management. Inspections may require traveling to remote locations and adapting to different mine types, each with unique risks. Building strong relationships with mine operators and workers is essential for fostering cooperation and implementing safety improvements.

What are Mining Inspectors?

Mining Inspectors are professionals responsible for ensuring that mining operations comply with safety, health, and environmental regulations. They inspect mines, equipment, and work practices to identify hazards and enforce laws designed to protect workers and the environment. Mining Inspectors may also investigate accidents, write reports, and provide recommendations for safer practices. Their role is crucial in minimizing risks and promoting safe and responsible mining activities.

What is the difference between Mining Inspector vs Mine Safety Technician?

AspectMining InspectorMine Safety Technician
CertificationsMining safety certifications, OSHA trainingOSHA certifications, safety training
Work EnvironmentInspecting mining sites, ensuring complianceMonitoring safety, assisting with safety protocols
Employer & Industry UsageMining companies, government agenciesMining operations, safety agencies
Common Search/ComparisonRegulatory compliance, inspectionsSafety monitoring, accident prevention

Mining Inspectors focus on regulatory compliance and inspecting mining sites, while Mine Safety Technicians assist with safety protocols and monitoring. Both roles require safety certifications and work within the mining industry, but their specific duties differ in scope and focus.

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Infographic showing various Mining Inspector job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 17% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,939 per year, or $26.4 per hour.

Mining Engineer - Senior

Northern Star Pogo LLC

Delta Junction, AK โ€ข On-site

$130K - $145K/yr

Full-time

Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

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.

Northern Star (Pogo) LLC has a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a Senior Mining Engineer 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.

What's the role?

The Senior Mining Engineer reports to the Mine Superintendent. The primary role is accountable for supervising and training a team of Mining Engineers, Graduates and Interns in their daily tasks, liaising with key stakeholders, reviewing plans produced by the Engineering team, and producing and reviewing schedules for Pogo Mine consistent with safe practices, government regulations and production targets.

Duties include:

  • Supervise, train and mentor the team of mining engineers, graduates and interns
  • Ensure all work is planned and conducted safely and in accordance with NSR standards and MSHA regulations
  • Where required, participate in incident investigations and complete allocated action.
  • Attend and/or lead mine planning and scheduling meetings
  • Maintain proactive engagement with key stakeholders (NSMS, Geology, Survey, Safety and other contractors).
  • Perform financial evaluations and cost analyses for operating and capital project justification
  • Complete budget project work to deliver expansionary and/or quality and productivity improvements for the mine systems and processes
  • Conduct workplace inspections in the underground mine to ensure standards are met in terms of quality and safety
  • Identify, communicate, and assist to resolve safety hazards.
  • Perform other duties and projects as assigned

What are we looking for?

You'll be a highly skilled individual 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:

  • Four to ten years progressively responsible relevant work experience. Prefer minimum 3 years underground mining experience.
  • Demonstrated computer skills in Windows environment with experience in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Demonstrated software skills in some specialty software such as Deswick/Vulcan, Minecad, Autocad, VnetPC, EPS, and Qualtrax.
  • Prefer experience and/or training in Deswick, Vulcan or other mine design software package, including schedulers such as Deswik IS. Prefer some hands-on experience with mining operations and production.
  • Experience in Long Hole Open Stoping is required, preferably narrow vein with paste backfill.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Ability to assume increasing levels of responsibility.
  • Valid Driver's License required.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Must have 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.

The Details:

Working 15 days on, 13 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.