Plant Metallurgist - Northern Star (Pogo) LLC

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 second 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.

We currently have an exciting opportunity at our Pogo operation for an experienced and motivated Project Metallurgist on a 15 days on / 13 days off work 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 OPPORTUNITY

The primary role is to apply safety to daily schedule and project work, independently evaluate materials, and develop machinery and advanced processes to extract precious mineral materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications within the Pogo Mill department.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical or Mineral Processing Engineering or other related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Three years progressively responsible relevant work experience. Prefer experience with process controls development and optimization. Prefer operational experience with milling, flotation, and leach/CIP systems. Paste backfill experience preferred.
• Ability to observe details and relate information to technical information. Ability to interpret data and identify patterns and trends. Ability to design surveys and models. Ability to create and implement reliable recommendations. Ability to create, deliver, and modify presentations. Ability to effectively resolve complex technical problems. Ability to utilize and create specialized computer applications (multi-element mass balance, modeling and simulation, statistical processing, etc.). Ability to motivate others and lead work teams.
• Knowledge of Metallurgical accounting software. Knowledge of operating and production requirements. Advanced knowledge of applicable compliance procedures and regulations;. Basic knowledge of budgets. Advanced knowledge of process improvement.
• Must pass a post offer physical and drug test, as well as a background check

WORK SCHEDULE & ENVIRONMENT

Working 15 days on, 13 days off at a remote campsite. 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 TEAM

Northern 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 recognize 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.