E&I Technician Apprentice

Apprentice E&I Technician

Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX: NST) is a global-scale Australian gold producer with Tier-1 world-class projects located in highly prospective and low sovereign risk regions of Australia and North America. Northern Star's gold mines are all world-class, low-cost, high-grade gold mines, which together have produced over 20 million ounces to date. This large inventory means a further 10 years of mine life visibility ensuring Northern Star has a long future based on its Tier-1 operations of Kalgoorlie, Jundee and Pogo. Since acquiring these operations, Northern Star has been able to significantly extend the mine life and grow the resource base of all of our mines by investing heavily in near-mine and in-mine exploration.

We currently have an exciting opportunity at our Pogo operation for an Apprentice E&I Technician working 22 day on / 20 day off work schedule. In order to qualify, you must have completed at least 1 year of Industrial Electrician Training Courses or equivalent.

Whats the role?

The Electrical & Instrumentation Apprentice reports to the Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor, and the primary role is to acquire knowledge and skills of the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical infrastructure systems while assisting the E&I Technicians.

Duties include:

• Assist with and complete regular scheduled compliance work to a high standard.
• Assist with and complete installation of fixed plant electrical conduit and infrastructure.
• Assist with and complete diagnosis, maintenance and breakdown repairs of electrical infrastructure and telemetry. Completion is required to be to a high standard, to code and in accordance with MSHA regulations.
• Liaise closely and maintain effective communication with Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor and other key Stakeholders.
• Attend daily pre-start meeting to ensure effective communication and handovers between crews with regard to electrical maintenance plans and issues.
• Rigorous cost management. Avoid rework and unnecessary use of parts/services.
• Continuously review scheduled jobs to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Highlight equipment defects and issues, effectively utilising the electrical management process.
• Ensure correct history is collected and effectively recorded.
• Update all registers and drawings on completion of all task/installation prior end of shift.
• Complete role specific training and Apprentice logbook.
• Ensure all safety related activities are undertaken in accordance with Company policy and MSHA requirements, including Hazard IDs, pre-start checks, pre-start meetings and incident reporting.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in all work areas.
• Other duties as required.

The specifics:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of a 1-year Industrial Electrician training course or equivalent training/experience.
• Basic electrical knowledge.
• Motivation and commitment to complete apprenticeship training.
• Good communication skills, written and verbal.
• Current Drivers License.
• Ability to pass a background check and post-offer physical.

Desired Experience & Competencies

• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Computer literacy Microsoft Office Suite.
• Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.

The details:

Working a 22 day on, 20 day off rotating schedule 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.

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 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.

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.