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Mill Maintenance Supervisor

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Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX: NST) is an Australian ASX 100 gold producer with four 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 a Mill Maintenance Supervisor 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 Mill Maintenance Supervisor reports to the Maintenance Superintendent and the role is to be responsible for the supervision, leadership, and direction of the Mill Maintenance team.

Duties include:

  • Coordinate the daily management, control and supervision of the work and work areas of the Mill Maintenance team in accordance with Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.
  • Assist crew by investigating problems, recommending solutions, providing assistance in the selection of equipment, and providing technical direction and advice.
  • Analyze and diagnose material transferring and hauling or waste/tailing problems. Recommend solutions and assist with implementation.
  • Participate in preparation of various plant shutdown schedules.
  • Improve and reduce maintenance costs through improved maintenance and operation practices.
  • Provide input into budget preparation and control costs by monitoring and explaining variances.
  • 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.
  • Develop a culture of high performance and behaviours that are consistent with agreed values.

What are we looking for?
You'll be a highly organized individual who will display behavior 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:

  • Minimum 5 years maintenance experience – fixed plant/ mining industry .
  • Experience in a supervisory capacity
  • Proficient in prioritising work
  • Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and specifications
  • Advanced computer literacy Microsoft Office, Pronto or similar CMMS.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to problem-solve and manage conflicting priorities.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain or exceed best industry practice in all maintenance tasks.
  • 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 15 days on 13 day off schedule of 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 recognize the advantage of a diversified workplace including diversity of , thought, experience, and . We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and strive for workplace excellence.

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.



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Mill Maintenance Supervisor

Fairbanks, AK
Full time

Published on 08/25/2025

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