Automotive Electrician

Job Description

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.

Due to increased production, Northern Star (Pogo) LLC has a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an Automotive Electrician at our world-class Pogo operation in Alaska on a rotational camp schedule of three weeks on followed by three weeks off, rotating days and nights.

• 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.

The Automotive Electrician reports to the Mobile Maintenance Supervisor, and the primary role is to carry out electrical and instrumentation installation and maintenance of machinery as directed by the Supervisor within the Maintenance Department.

• Perform a high standard of automotive electrical execution, all work completed in a safe and timely manner.
• Installation and maintenance of electrical and auto/remote systems on mobile mining equipment
• Diagnose and fault-find electrical systems and components.
• Provide technical advice and support to fellow Maintenance Team members.
• Ensure workmanship through meeting standards, tolerances and testing of equipment prior to handover.
• Identify correct parts and equipment for all planned and unplanned jobs as necessary.
• Assist Mobile Maintenance and Light Vehicle teams as required with mechanical repairs.
• Highlight equipment defects and issues effectively utilizing the maintenance management process.
• Rigorous cost management - avoid rework and the unnecessary use of parts and services.

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

• Experience in installation and maintenance of vehicle/mobile equipment electrical and automation systems.
• Practical experience in the mining/automotive industry.
• Demonstrated fault-finding and diagnostic experience.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings.
• Demonstrated application of safe working procedures and inspection techniques.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively.
• Computer literacy Microsoft Office, CMMS, OEM Diagnostic Tools.
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
• Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.
• Must have good comprehension of safe operating procedures, safety rules, policies, emergency procedures, and MSHA requirements.
• Must pass a post offer physical and drug test, as well as a background check.

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.

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