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 Mine Geologist reports to the Senior Mine Geologist, and the primary role is to collect primary geological information and perform the underground geological activities required to facilitate the safe, efficient and cost-effective extraction and growth of the mineral reserve within the Pogo Gold Mine area to meet or exceed Northern Star’s performance requirements within the Pogo Geology Department.
The specifics:
Underground Production Geology Responsibilities
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Plan and prepare for each shift to ensure that the most urgent and important tasks are performed in the most efficient manner and that all possible relevant informationabout tasks likely to beencounteredduring the shift, iscollected,and understood beforeproceedingunderground.
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Provide instructions for underground development heading at each round, based on a thorough investigation of, and understanding of, the information available including the geology exposed in the excavation as well as any other relevant information (relevant drill hole intersections, geological mapping of nearby development and resource models of the area) to achieve the most efficient access to and exposure of the ore bodies for extraction.
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Collect samples and mapping information from the development faces to allow evaluation of the ore bodies exposed within the underground excavations.
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Perform geological mapping of all operating ore development and any other development as instructed by the Senior Mine Geologists.
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Communicate geological information ina timelyand understandable format to mine personnel outside of the geology department, toassistin the optimisation of the extraction of ore.
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Adhere to all procedures in the collection of data to ensure the highest quality of data is generated in the safest manner both for sampling and mapping.
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Capture all relevant data from the shift into theappropriate datastorage systems (electronic and written) before leaving the mine at the end of each shift. This includes downloading and filing face photographs.
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Clearly communicate all relevant information at handovers dailyand for the weekly shift handover, both verbally and in writing/electronic format.
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Plan time so that maximum use is made of shift crossoverswhenadditionalpersonnel are on siteto perform development mapping.
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Perform end-of-hole checks on diamond drill rigs asrequired.
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Ensureshift sheet is updated with “ore”,“waste”,“geocheck” or “pending”status on eachmuckers heading list for the upcoming shift.
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When on night shift,communicate with the Drilling Geologists to ensure awareness of any issues with the current diamond drill-holesto ensureinformed decisionsare made.
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Activelyseekto add to the recognized gold endowment of the mine, byidentifyingadditionalmineralized structures. Gather assay and spatial data on anyadditionalstructures and interpret data with the aid ofSeniorGeologists.Theinformationshould be givento the Senior Geologists and the Drilling and Resource Geologists for follow-up work.
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Actively progress the safety culture at the mine byparticipatingin and promoting safety initiatives (including attendance at safety meetings).
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Provide guidance to the Geological Technician on your shift as to the work that you require them to perform and contribute to the safe and efficient use of their time.
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Contribute to the continual improvement and updating of the geology procedures to ensure the most efficient use of available resources. Perform task observations asrequiredto ensure compliance to standards.
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Interpret the data collected on a regular basis and communicate relevant information to the appropriate personnel (Senior Geologists, Planning Engineers, Surveyors, Mine Foremen).
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Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and statutory requirementstominimise NSR’s risk exposure and liabilities.
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Demonstrate commitment to the NSR values.
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Perform all general tasks as instructed by the Senior Geologists or the Geology Manager.
Surface Production Geology Responsibilities
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Review all data from the Production Geologists for the past two shifts toidentifyand correct any data entry errors discovered. Pass corrected information to Database Central and investigate methods toeliminateany systematic or common errorsidentified.
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Check the shift sheet as early as possible each day tovalidatethat the information on it with special attention paid to which headings are on geological check and which are on geology or survey control.Also ensure the material status is correct for each heading.
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Perform a daily review (at or after the shift handover) of all headings visited by the underground production geologists to attempt to identify and minimise the impact of any errors made due to production pressures or incomplete knowledge. Correct any errors where possible and bring any potential future problems to the attention of the senior geologists and other relevant people.
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Ensure that the diamond drill core is logged inan accurateandtimelymanner each day.
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Ensureimportantfeaturesare recorded when logging a hole,such as: location of the drilled hole and the purpose of the drilled hole.
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Validate the drill hole logging once the hole is complete.
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Perform the daily production reconciliation accurately and ensure that the daily production report is sent outin a timely manner.
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Ensure the daily heading status sheet is updated with the most recent assayresultsand a copy issent out via email to the “Heading status sheet group”.
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Perform development mapping asrequiredor requested by seniorgeologist.
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Prepare for,attend,andparticipatein all safety, planning and production meetings and communicate all pertinent information to the relevant people before or at the meetings asappropriate.
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EnsureIregsand face chips are up to date using the most recent surveyas-builts.
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Attend all shift handover meetings andassistby communicating anynew informationthat you may become aware of or any interpretations of information that you may have made during the day to the attending Senior Geologist.
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Contribute to the continual improvement and updating of the geology procedures to ensure the most efficient use of available resources and perform task observations to ensure compliance to standards asrequired.
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Assistwith the training of new Production Geologists in the section asrequired.
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Identifyand collect information on common errors performed by the Geologists or Geological Technicians and present the information at the weekly shift handover meeting, showing the correct procedures to promote continuous improvement in the department.
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Perform all general tasks as instructed by the senior geologists or the Geology Manager.
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Other duties asrequired.
Qualifications Required
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Degree majoring in Geology or in an equivalent field.
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Computer literacy – Microsoft Officesuite.
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Good communication skills.
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Demonstrated ability to learn, set achievable goals and safely achieve tasks isrequired.
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Ability to work within a team.
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Current Driver’s License.
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Pass a background check and post-offer physical.
Desired Experience & Competencies
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Underground production role experience preferred.
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Experience withVulcan or Leapfrog software preferred.
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Demonstrate ability to maintain or exceed best industry practice in all geological and environmental tasks.
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Ability to adapt and improve procedures and practices.
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First Aid certificate.
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Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.
The role requires working a 15 day on, 13 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.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
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.
