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 have a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a Condition Monitoring-NDT Technician at our world-class Pogo operation in Alaska on a rotational camp schedule.
What do we offer?
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Vibrant hub of activity on site, with the ability to be part of successful and productive team
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Permanent position and extended mine-life offering job security.
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Excellent remuneration package with bonuses, insurances, 401k and paid leave.
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Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invest in their people.
What's the role?
The Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Technician reports to the Senior Reliability Engineer and is responsible for equipment monitoring, machinery lubrication, contamination control, inspection, Non-Destructive Testing, and proactive/predictive maintenance activities with an emphasis on vibration analysis, oil analysis, and failure mode elimination.
Duties include:
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Collect field data on condition of equipment utilizing various test instruments, i.e. Vibration Analyzer, Fluid Life oil analysis suite, Flir Infrared thermography, Olympus ultrasonic thickness , Mag Particle etc.
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Extensive computer work for processing field data, trending data and submitting reports of findings.
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Data entry for various performance matrix.
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Perform all Lube Tech responsibilities including daily weekly monthly, and annual lube routes. Responsibilities include changing gear oil, hydraulic fluids, and filters as well as taking oil samples, performing equipment lubrication and preparing and maintaining records on equipment and machinery. Repair or replace components and parts as needed.
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Maintain the lube shop, clean up shop, and properly dispose of wastes. Follow contamination control and HAZMAT rules and regulations.
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Gather technical information to perform general and preventive maintenance. Troubleshoot, diagnose, modify, and repair stationary equipment. Test and verify the correct operation of all repairs and adjustments.
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Prepare work orders for action items and continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain weekly schedule to include completing and closing out weekly scheduled work orders.
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Assist with mechanical equipment inspection as needed. Be able to perform failure mode and root cause analysis.
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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.
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Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in all work areas.
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Other duties as required.
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.
Qualifications Required:
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High school diploma or GED required.
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Computer literacy - Microsoft Office, etc.
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Minimum 2 years relevant experience in the mining industry.
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Experience with fixed asset maintenance, vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermography, UT, UE, and data interpretation.
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Ability to read and write instructions, perform simple mathematical calculations, and keep records
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Current Driver's License.
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Ability to pass a background check and post-offer physical.
Desired Experience & Competencies:
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Critical thinking and analytical skills
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Good communications skills; written and verbal.
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Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
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Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.
The Details:
Working 4 weeks on, 2 weeks 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 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.
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 second largest Australian gold producer and among the top 25 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.
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.
