Geologist - Graduate

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Professional Delta Junction, AK, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $87,000.00 Annually

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.

Northern Star (Pogo) LLC has a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a Graduate Geologist at our world-class Pogo operation in Alaska on a rotational camp schedule.

• 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 Graduate Geologist reports to the Exploration Manager and is required to ensure exploration objectives are met safely and efficiently by completing the following in a timely manner:

• Working with the Exploration Team to log core, undertake basic Geotechnical work and report to Department Geologists.
• Working safely around drill rigs and with drill personnel.
• Follow all NSR STARR guidelines (see below) and Exploration safety procedures on the claim block and around Alaskan wildlife in particular.

• Work to understand the geology of the Pogo property
• Obtain and process geological data from:
  • Surface diamond drill core logging
  • Geotechnical work with diamond core
  • Update and verify geology databases
• Develop basic geological map skills, work with geophysical and GIS data
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with all Exploration personnel including cross shifting Geologists, Technical Services personnel, Mining contractors, Drilling contractors
• Daily scheduling with surface drill operations
• Complete project work and reports to a professional standard as and when required.
• Understanding of geological sampling techniques and QAQC requirements.
• Other duties as required .

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor of Science, majoring in Geology
• Current Driver’s License.
• Pass a background check and post-offer physical

• Previous mining industry experience, preferably in Exploration.
• Competency in mining software skills including AcQuire, Arc Gis, Leap Frog and other modelling software.
• Member of a geologist’s Professional Association.
• Dynamic, high energy, self‑motivated; able to make independent decisions.
• Demonstrate ability to maintain or exceed best industry practice in all geological and environmental tasks.
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.