What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surface Equipment Operator position at Northern Star (Pogo) LLC?

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 second largest Australian gold producer and among the top 25 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.

We currently have an exciting opportunity at our Pogo operation for an experienced and motivated Surface Operator on a rotating 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?

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Surface Operator is responsible for operating surface equipment such as haul trucks, loaders, and forklifts safely and efficiently across all surface operations.

Duties include :

Unloading of tractor trailer delivery trucks and knowledgeable of equipment load limits as well as load charts.

Safely and efficiently operate large and small equipment such as haul trucks, loaders, excavators, graders, dozers, forklifts, bobcats, fuel wagon, water truck and small loaders.

Fuelling static equipment such as heaters.

Construction and maintenance of surface haul roads, laydowns and parking areas.

Construction and maintenance of dry stack facility.

Haul mineralised ore and waste between mining and processing operations.

Continuously review scheduled jobs to identify opportunities for improvement.

Ensure all safety related activities are undertaken in accordance with Company policies 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.

What are we looking for?

You'll be a highly motivated 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 :

Minimum 2 years experience operating surface equipment such as loaders, haul trucks, skid steers and forklifts.

Experience operating equipment in extreme weather condition such as temperatures to -40 degrees F, snow, ice, wind etc.

Ability to work unsupervised and display good problem-solving skills.

Valid Driver's License required.

High school diploma or GED preferred.

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 :

You'll be working a either a 3 week on, 3 week off OR a 2 week on, 2 week off rotating schedule of days and nights, up to 12 hours a day or more at a remote campsite. Schedule will be finalized at interview time. 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, internet & cable tv programs. Cell service is available when using Wi-Fi. The Company provides a bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok, Alaska.

We provide excellent remuneration package with bonuses, insurance benefits, 401(K), paid leave and 11 holidays per year. We offer ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invests in their people.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company takes its obligations seriously with respect to EEO and providing a work environment based on mutual respect and free from discrimination and harassment. The company is committed to fair employment practices for all decisions affecting employment and career development, including, but not limited to recruiting, promoting, assigning work, training, promoting, upgrading, developing and retaining employees and future employees. All discipline and qualification standards will be based on the principle of merit. The Company's EEO policy applies to all employees, supervisors, managers, contractors and visitors at its business locations.

Want to know more about Northern Star? Check out our website here : http : / / www.nsrltd.com / or follow us on LinkedIn : https : / / www.linkedin.com / company / northern -star-resources-limited /

Shortlisting for this role will begin immediately.

No agency referrals will be accepted at this time.

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