Welder/Fabricator - Heavy Duty

Northern Star Resources is the global gold growth company, with three large, high margin production centers exclusively in the tier one locations of Western Australia and Alaska, USA. Production guidance is 1.6 million ounces in the current financial year, before climbing to 2 million ounces by FY27.

Current Reserves of 19Moz underpin long mine lives across the portfolio, with further upside from an enviable track record in exploration and discovery. Responsible and progressive ESG practices are integral to the Northern Star business.

Due to growth and expansion, Northern Star (Pogo) LLC have a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a Welder/Fabricator 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 Welder/Fabricator reports to the Mobile Maintenance Leading Hand, and the primary role is to support the maintenance team in the repair and maintenance of mobile equipment by performing a high standard of fabrication and welding within the Maintenance department.

Duties include:

• Perform a high standard of fabrication and welding execution, all work completed in a safe and timely manner.
• Provide technical advice and support to fellow Maintenance Team members.
• Ensure workmanship through meeting standards, tolerances and testing of equipment prior to handover.
• Ensure effective communication and handover between crews with regard to maintenance plans and issues.
• Identify correct parts and equipment for all planned and unplanned jobs as necessary.
• Ensure all tasks and procedures complies with environmental standards.
• Continuously review scheduled jobs to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Highlight equipment defects and issues effectively utilising the maintenance management process.
• Rigorous cost management - avoid rework and the unnecessary use of parts and services.
• Ensure all safety related activities are undertaken in accordance with Company policy and MSHA requirements including Hazard ID's, pre-start checks, pre-start meetings, and incident reporting.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in all work areas.

What are we looking for?

You'll be a highly organized 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:

• Fabrication / welding certification
• Current Driver's License.
• Practical experience as a fabricator/welder - mining industry preferred.
• Experience in line-boring and machining.
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively.
• Good communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
• Experience in the practical application of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.
• Be able to pass a background check and post offer physical.

The Details:

Working a 4 week on, 2 week 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 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.

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