Underground Shift Supervisor

Northern Star Resources Limited

. Supervise, lead and direct the Underground Mining Team within the Mining Services Department .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeRemote • Alaska • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in underground mining operations, including supervision, safety compliance, and production management. Proficient in coordinating teams, managing resources, and ensuring adherence to MSHA regulations.

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Underground Mining SupervisionMSHA Regulations ComplianceProduction ManagementTeam LeadershipSafety Initiatives Implementation

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Hard Skills

Underground Mining OperationsProduction Statistics ManagementCompetency Assessment CoordinationEquipment Operation MonitoringMicrosoft OfficeINX SoftwareIncident ReportingTraining Record MaintenancePerformance FeedbackShift Planning

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationProblem-SolvingFlexibilityConflict Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Current Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Mining IndustryMine Safety and Health AdministrationProduction TargetsTraining ProceduresWorkplace Safety

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise, lead and direct the Underground Mining Team within the Mining Services Department
Coordinate daily management, control and supervision of underground mining work areas in accordance with MSHA regulations
Ensure miners understand written directions, mining plans and underground designs
Communicate production strategy and agreed daily targets
Monitor, manage and review progress with underground miners
Coordinate mining activity with geologists, surveyors, mining engineers and contractors
Organize and manage shift plans to meet production and cost targets
Maintain underground production and status boards and complete paperwork
Ensure personnel are trained and qualified in operating procedures
Promote and enforce safe work practices and implement safety initiatives
Ensure incidents and accidents are reported, investigated and reviewed
Provide performance feedback and develop team succession plans
Coordinate competency assessment and development with Mine Trainers
Inspect working areas, mobile and fixed plant, equipment, and pre-start checks
Monitor equipment operation, availability, breakdowns and non-conformances
Maintain accurate records of mining operations, downtime, areas mined, incidents and inspections
Update daily production statistics against targets
Prepare upgrade criteria and revisions for manager approval
Provide, monitor and document fair training opportunities and maintain employee training records
Report to the Mine General Foreman and undertake additional responsibilities as requested

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current Driver’s License
Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in the mining industry
Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and INX
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to pass a background check and post-offer physical
2 or more years’ experience in a supervisory or Lead role
Ability to problem-solve and manage conflicting priorities
Demonstrated ability to maintain or exceed best industry practice in mine production tasks
Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices
Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations
Ability to work a 21 day on, 21 day off rotating schedule, up to 12 hours a day or more
Ability to work in extreme and changing weather, dust, mud, varying noise and light levels, and confined work areas
Employees are required to stay on site at the company-provided camp during the work rotation
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent remuneration package with bonuses
Insurances available after 1000 hours worked
401K available after 1000 hours worked
Ongoing development opportunities and growth
Permanent position and extended mine-life offering job security
Company-provided camp accommodation during work rotations
Camp dining service
Games room
Exercise and weight room
Sauna
Dormitory room with landline phone, Wi-Fi, and cable TV
Cell service through Wi-Fi
Company bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok, Alaska