UGM Light Vehicle Mechanic

Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX: NST) is an Australian ASX 100 gold producer with three 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.

We currently have a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a Light Vehicle Mechanic at our world-class Pogo operation in Alaska on a rotational camp schedule.

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, 401k and paid leave.
• Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invest in their people.

What's the role?

The Light Vehicle Mechanic reports to the Light Vehicle Leading Hand, with a primary role of maintaining underground and surface light vehicles and associated ancillary equipment, minimising downtime and ensuring targeted machine reliability is achieved between planned maintenance tasks within the operation.

Duties include:

• Undertake diagnostic, breakdowns, follow-up work, PM's to a high standard of execution, all work completed in a safe and timely manner.
• Provide technical advice and support to fellow Maintenance Team members.
• Ensures workmanship through meeting standards and tolerances and testing of equipment prior to handover.
• Identify correct parts and equipment for all planned and unplanned jobs as necessary.
• Liaise closely with and maintain effective communication with Leading Hand and other key Stakeholders to organise priority breakdowns.
• Highlight equipment defects and issues effectively.
• Rigorous cost management. Avoid rework and the unnecessary use of parts/services.
• Ensure all safety related activities are completed in accordance with Company policy such as Hazard ID's, pre-start checks, pre-start meetings, and incident reporting as required.

What are we looking for?

You'll be a highly organised individual who will display behaviour consistent to our Northern Star Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results, looking to work with the business for the long term and be an integral part in its future growth and development. 

The specifics:

• 2-5 years mechanical experience in light vehicle maintenance; Ford experience required!
• Excellent fault-finding skill and ability to carry out preventative and breakdown maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and specifications
• Proficient in prioritising work
• Ability to problem-solve and manage conflicting priorities.
• Basic literacy, must be able to read and write in English
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Office, Pronto or similar CMMS.
• Good communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
• Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations. 
• Be able to pass a background check and post offer physical.

The Details:

Working a 3 week on, 3 week off rotating schedule of days and nights, 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. 

Want to know more about Northern Star? Check out our website here: http://www.nsrltd.com/ or follow us on linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northern-star-resources-limited/

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.