Mill Operator - Experienced

Job title: Mill Operator - Experienced in Delta Junction, AK at Northern Star (Pogo) LLC Company: Northern Star (Pogo) LLC Job description: 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 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 Mill Operator on a 2 week on, 2 week off schedule.WHAT WE OFFER

• Permanent position and extended mine-life offering job security.
• Excellent remuneration package with bonuses,
• Medical, Dental, Life and AD&D insurance and other benefits such as 401k and paid leave

THE OPPORTUNITYReporting to the Mill Supervisor, the Mill Operator assists in the operation all sections of the processing plant which include, grinding, gravity separation, flotation, leaching/CIP, elution, tailings filtration, paste backfill, mine water treatment and reagent mixing in accordance with specified parameters, to optimise gold production/recovery. This also includes basic maintenance of operational equipment within the Processing Department.WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• At least 3-5 years experience in grinding, gravity, flotation, Leach/CIP, tailings filtration, paste backfill, mine water treatment, and/or reagent mixing.
• Experience and a high level of understanding and proficiency in 3 to 6 of the following circuits: SAG/BM Grinding, Knelson/ILR Gravity, Gold/Sulphide Flotation, Leach/CIP/Zadra Strip, Tailings Filtration/Paste Backfill, Mine Water Treatment, and/or Reagent Mixing/Handling
• Effective written, verbal, and communication skills
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid Driver's license is required. MSHA certificate preferred.
• Ability to work unsupervised and display good problem-solving skills.
• Must pass a post offer physical and drug test, as well as a background check.

WORK SCHEDULE & ENVIRONMENTWorking a 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, 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.JOINING NORTHERN STAR'S TEAMNorthern Star offer fantastic internal opportunities for you to progress and develop your career as well as a competitive remuneration package including incentives and benefits.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.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.Job Posted by ApplicantPro Expected salary: $43.49 - 56.53 per hour Location: Delta Junction, AK Apply for the job now! Apply for this job