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 Mill Operator reports to the Mill Supervisor, and the primary role is to
assist in the operation of all sections of the processing plant which include
grinding, gravity separation, flotation, leaching/CIP, elution, tailings
filtration, paste backfill, mine water treatment and reagent mixing in
accordance with specified parameters, to optimise gold production/recovery. This
also includes basic maintenance of operational equipment within the Processing
Department.
The specifics:
* Safely start up, efficiently operate, and shut down all equipment in the work
area.
* Troubleshoot and correct circuit and equipment problems.
* Operate circuits safely with initiative, responsibility, and reliability.
* Record and maintain orderly operator log sheets.
* Identify and report machinery maintenance needs.
* Perform mechanical tasks as needed, within the scope of training and skills.
* Responsible for maintaining housekeeping standards.
* Responsible for pre-shift inspections, equipment pre-ops, etc.
* Communicate effectively with others to maintain operational continuity.
* Able to work effectively in a team environment and contribute to a positive
atmosphere.
* Train other operators.
* Report and address safety and environmental concerns.
* 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
Qualifications Required
* Current Driver’s License.
Desired Experience & Competencies
* Experience in grinding, gravity, flotation, Leach/CIP, tailings filtration,
paste backfill, mine water treatment, and/or reagent mixing.
* Experience operating plant and equipment
* High school diploma or GED preferred.
* Effective communication skills, written and verbal.
* Ability to work unsupervised and display good problem-solving skills.
* Must have good comprehension of safe operating procedures, safety rules,
policies, emergency procedures, and MSHA requirements.
* Computer literacy, e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, Pronto, Process Control
systems.
* Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
* Be able to pass a background check and post offer physical.
Working a 14 day on, 7 day off rotating schedule up to 12.0 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.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Want to know more about Northern Star? Check out our website here:
http://www.nsrltd.com/ [http://www.nsrltd.com/] or follow us on linked in:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/northern-star-resources-limited/
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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.