If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Underground Shift Supervisor Full Time Management Delta Junction, AK, US2 days ago Requisition ID: 1170
Salary Range: $130,000.00 To $150,000.00 Annually
Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX: NST) is an Australian ASX 100 gold producer with four 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 and 401K available after 1000 hours worked. Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invests in their people. What's the role? The Underground Shift Supervisor reports to the Mine GeneralForemanand theprimary role is to be responsible for the supervision, leadershipand direction of the UndergroundMiningTeamwithin the Mining ServicesDepartment.
Duties include:- C oordinate the daily management, controland supervision of the working areas of the underground mining operationsin accordance with
- Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.
- Ensure theUnderground Minersunderstand written directions regarding mining operations and comply with the mining plan and underground designs provided by the
MiningEngineers.
Communicate the underground production strategy for achieving the agreed daily targets of the operation. Monitor, manage and review the progress with theUnderground Minerson an ongoing basis.
Communicate the business objectives with theoperationsteamto ensure all activities are focused on agreed outcomes.
Maintain close liaison with
Geologists, Surveyors, Mining
Engineers and
Contractors to ensure mining activity is coordinated efficiently.
Organize and manage the shift plan as required to meet daily productionandcost targets.
Organize and maintainunderground production and status board for next shift and completeall relevantpaperwork.
Ensure personnel are adequatelytrained andqualified in relevant operatingprocedures.
Actively contribute to site safety policy and new initiatives; implementrelatedchanges.
Actively promote, monitorand enforce compliancebypersonnel with safe work practices.
Ensure all incidentsand accidentsare reported, investigatedand reviewedaccording to policy andprocedure.
Develop a culture of high performance and behaviours that are consistent with agreed values.
Provide feedback on performance.
Develop a succession plan for roles within the team.
Work closely with theMine Trainersto ensure competency assessment and development is ongoing to meet all targets.
Undertake a full inspection of all working areasthroughouttheshiftas required to ensure safe operations.
Ensure pre-start checks and routine inspection checks are carried out.
Undertake regular checks of mobile and fixed plant and equipment as required by theMine General Foremanand record all results.
Monitor operation of equipment, e.g. speeds, availability and breakdowns and report any non-conformances or issues to theMine General Foreman.
Maintain an accurate and full account of all daily mining operations, including downtime, areas mined, problems, and incidents.
Updateproduction statistics on a daily basis to monitor production against targets.
Maintain a record of all shift inspections and any work required or undertaken to ensure safe operations.
Comply with and undertake additional/alternative responsibilities as reasonablyrequested by theMine General Foreman or Project Manager.
Prepare upgrade criteria for each non-exempt job classification, as well as any needed revisions, for manager's approval.
Provide and monitor training opportunities in an objective process; ensure that training opportunities are made available fairly, consistently and in a manner free from discriminatory bias.
R eview employees' requests/applications for training based on objective evidence related to job performance, abilitiesand interest.
Document employees' readiness to train for tasks, noting any operational reasons related to the availability and scheduling of requested training.
Maintain training records of employees in the department. Monitor training register and loggingofformal training as it occurs.
Participate in the review of any appeals filed by employees concerning training opportunities.
The specifics:
Qualifications Required:- Current Driver's License.
- Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in the mining industry.
- Good communication skills - written and verbal
- Be able to pass a background check and post-offer physical
- Desired Experience & Competencies2 or more years' experience in supervisory or Lead role
- Ability to problem-solve and manage conflicting priorities.
- Demonstratedability to maintain or exceed best industry practice in allmine productiontasks.
- Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
- Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.
- The details:
Working a 21 day on, 21 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. 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.
