Mine Control Operator

Northern Star Resources Limited

Mine Control Operator managing ventilation and equipment status in Pogo Mine Underground Operation. Coordinates activities among personnel and ensures safety compliance in operational procedures.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeDelta Junction • Alaska • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25 - $26 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in underground mining operations, including equipment knowledge, communication protocols, and adherence to safety regulations. Capable of coordinating logistics and ensuring efficient production processes while maintaining compliance with the Mine Safety and Health Administration Act.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Underground Mining ExperienceRadio Communication SkillsLogistics CoordinationMine Safety and Health Administration KnowledgeExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Ventilation Fan MonitoringProduction DrillingDevelopment DrillingCharge Up OperationsMechanical Breakdown AnalysisElectrical Breakdown AnalysisData ReportingEquipment KnowledgeFault NotificationProduction Tracking

Soft Skills

FlexibilityAdaptabilityTeam Communication

Industry Keywords

Underground MiningMine Safety RegulationsDispatchingLogisticsProduction Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor and control ventilation fans and mine water inflows according to site procedures and notify the responsible engineer in the event of faults
Continually communicate with the shift supervisors regarding production and safety throughout the shift
Communicate assignments to operators as directed by shift supervisors
Ensure all bogging, trucking, production drilling, development drilling, charge up operations and service crew operations are accounted for in terms of operator, machine number, location, tonnes bogged and trucked, material type, mechanical and electrical breakdowns and mine delays
Coordinate the movement of gear between mining and maintenance crews to minimize the idle time of the transition.
Deliver detailed information as required by mining and maintenance supervisors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Knowledge and experience in an underground mining environment
Knowledge of the machinery and equipment in use in an underground mining operation
Knowledge and experience in radio communications, using multiple channels
Previous experience in dispatching or logistics desired
Excellent communication skills
Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices
Detailed working knowledge of the Mine Safety and Health Administration Act & regulations.
Must pass a post offer physical and drug test, as well as a background check.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent remuneration package with bonuses
Insurances
401k
Paid leave
Ongoing development opportunities and growth within the company