UGM Mobile Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice

About Northern Star

Northern Star is the largest Australian gold producer and among the top 10 gold miners globally. As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we operate sizeable operations in Western Australia and Alaska. We stand as a premier gold employer, offering unparalleled pathways for advancement and avenues for personal growth.

At Northern Star, we live by our STARR Core Values: Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect, and Results. These values are the cornerstone of our company culture and guide everything we do. You will play a pivotal role in upholding these values and contributing to our collective success.

About the Role

Due to growth and expansion, Northern Star (Pogo) LLC offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a Mobile Equipment Mechanic Apprentice at our world-class Pogo operation in Alaska. This position is a unique combination of site-based work and attending classes at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) as part of the UAF Diesel/Heavy Equipment Program.

As a full-time employee with Pogo Mine, you will work on-site while simultaneously pursuing your education. You will join a vibrant hub of activity, becoming part of a successful and productive team in a dynamic work environment where you are valued as an integral part of the business. This role offers a permanent position with extended mine-life, providing job security and ongoing development opportunities within a company that continuously invests in its people.

The Work Environment

When not attending courses in Fairbanks, you will work a 2-week on, 1-week-off rotational schedule. This involves rotating days and nights, working up to 12 hours a day or more at a remote campsite. The environment presents extreme conditions, including changing weather, dust, mud, varying noise levels, and confined work areas.

Employees are required to stay on-site at the company-provided camp during the work rotation. Camp facilities include dining services, a games room, an exercise and weight room, a sauna, and accommodation rooms. Dormitory rooms are equipped with land-line phones, Wi-Fi, and cable TV. Cell service is available through Wi-Fi. The company provides bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction, and Tok, Alaska.

Culture and Community

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. We value diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity, and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds as we strive for workplace excellence.

Application Instructions

Shortlisting for this role will begin immediately. Due to the large volume of applications, only applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted.

Important Eligibility Note: Candidates living in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Delta, and Tok regions only will be given consideration. International sponsorship is unavailable for this role.

For more information about Northern Star, visit our website at nsrltd.com or follow us on LinkedIn.