Heavy Duty Mechanic - Mobile Equipment

Due to growth and expansion Northern Star (Pogo) LLC have a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an Mobile Equipment Mechanic Heavy Duty at our worldclass 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 minelife 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.

Whats the role

The Mobile Maintenance Mechanic reports to the Maintenance Supervisor with a primary role of maintaining underground mobile and associated ancillary equipment. All maintenance activities undertaken are to be done in a timely and costeffective manner whilst adhering to Company standards policies and procedures. This is to minimize downtime and to ensure targeted machine reliability is achieved between planned maintenance tasks within the operations.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Undertake diagnostic breakdowns followup work PMs to a high standard of all work completed in a safe and timely manner.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in all work areas to provide a safe and healthy workplace for all employees and contractors.
• Provide technical advice and support to fellow Maintenance Team members.
• Ensures workmanship through meeting standards and tolerances and testing of equipment prior to handover.
• Identify correct parts and equipment for all planned and unplanned jobs as necessary.
• Continuously review scheduled jobs to identify opportunities for improvement.

What are we looking for

• 25 years practical experience as a mechanical tradesperson in heavy mining application.
• Excellent faultfinding skill and ability to carry out preventative and breakdown maintenance.
• Computer literacy Microsoft Office Pronto or similar CMMS.
• Good communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
• Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Act & Regulations 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 a 3 week on 3 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 WiFi & cable TV. Cell service is available through WiFi. 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.

Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX: NST) is an Australian ASX 100 gold producer with three Tier1 worldclass 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 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 worldclass operations and generate earning accretive value for its Shareholders through operational effectiveness

Want to know more about Northern Star Check out our website here: or follow us on linked in: 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.