Geology Technician

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 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.

Due to expansion, Northern Star (Pogo) LLC have a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a Geology Technician 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 Geology Technician reports to the Geology Technical Supervisor (Mine / Exploration) or the Senior Mine / Exploration Geologist, and the primary role is to assist with production and/or exploration drilling and sampling activities.

The specifics:

Drilling:

• Process, sample and collect data from diamond drill core, including but not limited to:

• Collecting core trays from drill sites.

• Marking out drill core; metre and orientation mark-up.

• Collection of geological data (e.g., Recovery, RQD (Rock Quality Designation), Specific Gravity, Magnetic Susceptibility).

• Photographing of core trays.

• Sawing of drill core and collection of samples as directed by the supervising geologist.

• Drill core storage and retrieval.

• Sample and collect data from Reverse Circulation (RC), Rotary Air Blast (RAB), Air core (AC) and auger drillholes, including but not limited to:

• Surveying drillhole locations or grid lines using a GPS.

• Assisting with the preparation of surface drill sites.

• Sampling and data collection as directed by the supervising geologist.

• Pick up of drillhole collar coordinates using a differential DGPS.

• Assisting with the rehabilitation of surface drill sites.

Sampling:

• Underground face, grab and sludge sampling as directed by the supervising mine geologist.

• Surface geochemical sampling as directed by the supervising exploration geologist.

• Sample preparation as required.

• Ensure timely and accurate sample dispatch to assay laboratories.

• Data entry as required.

• Sample pulp storage and retrieval.

Field Logistics (Exploration):

• Assist with the mobilisation and demobilisation of remote exploration field camps.

• Ensure adequate housekeeping of camp facilities.

• Assist with the rehabilitation of camp sites upon completion of exploration activities.

General

• Assist with the procurement of Geology consumables and fixed assets, ensuring adequate supplies for all Geology activities.

• Assist with maintenance of mobile and fixed plant as required.

• Develop strong working relationships with members of Mine Geology and Exploration Departments.

• Other duties as may be dictated by the operation, department, or project, or as directed by your supervisor.

The Details:

Qualifications Required

• Valid Driver’s License

• Computer literacy with the ability to use Microsoft office products

• Excellent numeracy skills

• Good communication skills, written and verbal

• Strong attention to detail, ability to plan daily activities and meet deadlines

• Ability to work unsupervised as required

• Ability to work as part of a team

• Ability to pass a post-offer physical examination

Desired Experience & Competencies

• Current approved and recognised forklift training

• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices

• Mechanical knowledge and skills

• 4 Wheel Drive operation and recovery skills

• Prior experience processing core samples

• Prior experience at a remote mine site

The Details:

Working a 14 day on, 7 day off rotating schedule up to 11.5 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.