Senior Mining Engineer

Northern Star Resources Limited

. Supervise, train, and mentor Mining Engineers, Graduates, and Interns .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeDelta Junction • Alaska • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in underground mining operations, including Long Hole Open Stoping and mine design software such as Deswick and Vulcan. Capable of leading teams, ensuring safety compliance, and conducting financial evaluations for mining projects.

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Underground Mining ExperienceLong Hole Open StopingDeswick/Vulcan Software ProficiencySafety Compliance and MSHA RegulationsTeam Leadership and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Mining OperationsFinancial EvaluationsCost AnalysesMine PlanningSchedulingWorkplace InspectionsProject BudgetingSafety Hazard IdentificationProduction TargetsEmergency Procedures

Soft Skills

Good Communication SkillsAdaptabilityTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

DeswickVulcanMinecadAutoCADVnetPCEPSQualtraxMS Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

MSHA RegulationsMining EngineeringSafety ProceduresIncident InvestigationsProduction ImprovementQuality ControlUnderground Mine Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise, train, and mentor Mining Engineers, Graduates, and Interns
Ensure work is planned and conducted safely according to Northern Star Resources standards and MSHA regulations
Participate in incident investigations and complete allocated actions
Attend and/or lead mine planning and scheduling meetings
Liaise with key stakeholders including NSMS, Geology, Survey, Safety, and contractors
Review plans produced by the Engineering team
Produce and review schedules for Pogo Mine consistent with safe practices, regulations, and production targets
Perform financial evaluations and cost analyses for operating and capital project justification
Complete budget project work supporting mine-system and process expansion, quality, and productivity improvements
Conduct workplace inspections in the underground mine
Identify, communicate, and help resolve safety hazards
Perform other assigned duties and projects
Report to the Mine Superintendent

Requirements

What you’ll need

Four to ten years progressively responsible relevant work experience
Prefer minimum 3 years underground mining experience
Demonstrated computer skills in Windows environment with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Software skills in specialty software such as Deswick/Vulcan, Minecad, AutoCAD, VnetPC, EPS, and Qualtrax
Experience and/or training in Deswick, Vulcan or other mine design software, including schedulers such as Deswik IS preferred
Hands-on experience with mining operations and production preferred
Experience in Long Hole Open Stoping required, preferably narrow vein with paste backfill
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and adapt to changing priorities
Ability to assume increasing levels of responsibility
Valid driver's license required
Good communication skills
Good comprehension of safe operating procedures, safety rules, policies, emergency procedures, and MSHA requirements
Must pass a post-offer physical and drug test
Must pass a background check
Must work a 15-days-on, 13-days-off rotating schedule of days and nights, up to 12 hours a day or more
Must stay on site at the company-provided camp during the work rotation
Ability to work in extreme and changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying noise levels, light conditions, and confined work areas

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent position and extended mine-life offering job security
Excellent remuneration package with bonuses
Insurances
401k
Paid leave
Ongoing development opportunities and growth
Company-provided camp accommodation during work rotation
Dining service, games room, exercise and weight room, sauna
Dormitory room land line phone, Wi-Fi and cable TV
Cell service through Wi-Fi
Company bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok, Alaska