Senior Geology Technician

Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX: NST) is an Australian ASX 100 gold producer with four 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 Geology Technician 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 Geology Technical Supervisor reports to the Geology Manager or alternate, and the primary role is to supervise the operation of a fully functional core processing facility and provide logistical support for drilling and sampling activities.

Duties include:

- Supervise the operation of a fully functional core processing facility.

- Manage the dispatch, tracking, retrieval, storage, and disposal of geological samples.

- Assist with geological data management, including data entry and invoicing.

- Manage the procurement of Geology consumables and fixed assets, ensuring adequate supplies for all drilling and sampling activities.

- Complete regular audits and inspections to ensure maintenance of mobile and fixed plant.

- Assist in the management of Geology Technicians and Senior Geology Technicians.

- Develop in-house training programs and provide ongoing mentoring to Geology Technicians and Senior Geology Technicians.

- Written and verbal reporting to Senior Mine Geologist/Senior Resource Geologist/Senior Development Geologists.

- Oversee the development and maintenance of relevant Standard Operating Procedures.

- Develop strong working relationships with members of Mine Geology and Exploration Teams.

- Prepare upgrade criteria for each non-exempt job classification, as well as any needed revisions, for manager's approval.

- Provide and monitor training opportunities in an objective process; ensure that training opportunities are made available fairly, consistently and in a manner free from discriminatory bias.

- Review employees' requests/applications for training based on objective evidence related to job performance, abilities, and interest.

What are we looking for?

You'll be a highly technical 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 5 years relevant experience in the mining or exploration industry.

- Skilled at maintaining accurate records and files.

- Critical thinking skills and problem solving/trouble shooting skills.

- Strong planning and organizational skills.

- Effective written, verbal, and communication skills to satisfy training, safety, and electronic message transmission policies of the company.

- Demonstrated computer skills in MS Windows environment with experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

- Current State Drivers License.

- Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.

- Be able to pass a background check and post offer physical.

The Details:

This position is site based and the successful candidate will work a roster of 15 days on, 13 days off. Extreme conditions, including but not limited to extreme and changing weather conditions, varying degrees of light and dark, in and around artificial light

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.