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.

Northern Star (Pogo) LLC has a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a Project Engineer 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 Projects Engineer reports to the Project Manager, and the primary role is to provide project management support and technical advice regarding projects across the processing functions of the business, ensuring sound engineering practices are applied and project deliverables are developed and executed in accordance with business objectives within the Underground Operation.

Duties include:

Provide project management on projects through all phases including feasibility, design, planning, permitting, procurement, execution, commissioning and optimization.
Management of contractors and contractor performance for infrastructure projects.
Provide engineering advice and support to management and peers.
Assist with identification of project resourcing requirements, budgeting and scheduling for the purpose of capital allocations within annual budgets.
Review capital expenditure requests for technical and commercial corporate approval.
Assist with regulatory compliance related activities including the licensing and permitting of capital developments.
Perform routine compliance auditing related to internal and external engineering standards.
Regularly liaise with site personnel and assist operations.
Challenge existing operational paradigms with a focus towards future innovation and technological advancements.

The specifics:

Qualifications Required

Degree in Mining, Civil, Structural or Mechanical from a recognized tertiary institution, or equivalent experience.
Minimum 1 year relevant experience in underground operations.
Computer literacy – Microsoft Office Suite.
Good communication skills, verbal and written.
Current Driver’s License.
Pass a background check and post-offer physical.

Desired Experience & Competencies

Three to five years of professional level project management experience with leadership roles on large projects.
Experience in asset management systems.
Experience in developing capital budgets for projects.
Exposure to regulatory compliance related activities including the licensing and permitting of capital developments.
Advanced computer skills – Microsoft Office, Pronto, Project Management software.
Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.

The details:

Working a 21 day on, 21 day off rotating schedule 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 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.

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