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.

We currently have an exciting opportunity at our Pogo operation for an experienced and motivated Surface Operations Leading Hand on a three week on, three week off rotating schedule or days and nights.

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 Surface Operations Supervisor, the Surface Operations Leading Hand is responsible for the supervision, leadership and direction of the Surface Operations team.

Duties include:

• Coordinate the daily management, control and supervision of the work and work areas of the Surface Operations team in accordance with Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.
• Ensure all safety related activities are completed in accordance with Company policy such as Hazard ID's, pre-start checks, pre-start meetings, and incident reporting as required.
• Organize and manage the crew daily including managing breakdowns while maintaining production and delegating unplanned work as it arises.
• Supervise the work group to ensure work is conducted in a safe manner and any issues or hazards are corrected and/or promptly reported to the Surface Operations Supervisor.
• Assist crew by investigating problems, recommending solutions, providing assistance in the selection
  of equipment and providing technical direction and advice.
• Undertake a full inspection of all working areas throughout the shift as required to ensure safe operations.
• Actively contribute to site safety policy and new initiatives; implement related changes.
• Actively promote, monitor and enforce compliance by personnel with safe work practices.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in all work areas.
• Ensure effective handover to cross shift or delegate as required.
• Ensure all incidents and accidents are reported, investigated and reviewed according to policy and procedure.

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 5 years' surface equipment/operations experience preferably in the mining industry.
• Experience operating equipment in extreme weather condition such as temperatures to -40 degrees F, snow, ice, wind etc. REQUIRED.
• Experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Proficient in prioritising work.
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills.
• Be able to pass a background check and post offer physical.
• Current Driver's License.

The Details:

You'll be 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. 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: Northern Star Resources Ltd | LinkedIn

Shortlisting for this role will begin immediately.

No agency referrals will be accepted at this time.