Gold Room Operator
Full Time NEW

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• Lifestyle & Family friendly 8/6 Roster – Day Shift only
• Pemanent Full-time position direct with company
• Supportive culture with upskilling & career progression encouraged
• Quarterly bonuses, health insurance, salary sacrifice & more!

About our role:

Northern Star Resources has exciting opportunities at our world class Carosue Dam & Jundee Operations for an experienced Gold Room Technician working on an 8 days on, 6 days off roster FIFO ex Perth

The Gold Room Technician reports to the Processing Supervisor and the primary role is to operate all gold recovery sections of the Processing Plant, along with the day to day running of the gold room. This includes all gravity concentration equipment with ILR, Elution, Regeneration and Electrowinning circuits with each circuit to be operated in accordance with specified parameters to optimise gold production/recovery. This also includes basic maintenance of operational equipment within the nominated areas. Strict compliance of all site security requirements, for the safe and secure handling of gold bullion.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining a high level of security and vigilance as well as completing accurate records and log sheets
• Operating various plant and equipment in accordance with documented safe work procedures
• The operation of the gold recovery processes according to process parameters and control limits in accordance with documented safe work procedures
• Contributing to the development of safe work procedures
• Undertaking hazard analysis, ensuring all accidents and incidents are reported, and reporting any abnormalities when they arise
• Liaising with Process Technicians and Shift Supervisors as required
• Ensuring maintenance requirements are reported and/or carried out in accordance with safety policies and procedures
• Maintaining a high standard of housekeeping, cleanliness, and tidiness around the gold recovery processes

Required skills and experience:

• Valid Australian Drivers Licence.
• Minimum 1-2 year’s relevant experience in the mining industry on a gold processing plant.
• Computer literacy: Microsoft Excel & Pronto – desirable
• Ability to train and transfer knowledge in alignment with the department training matrix.
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
• Awareness of the Mines Safety and Inspection Act & Regulations.

About Northern Star Resources

Northern Star offers unparalleled opportunities for you to forge a career in the resource industry at their underground and open pit operations across Western Australia and Alaska. You can choose residential or FIFO opportunities throughout your career with us.

Gold in Ounces. Opportunities in Tonnes…

Why join us?

Be part of the next exciting growth stage of Northern Star. 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 long term.

Northern Star encourages a diverse and inclusive culture where all people can achieve and contribute to their greatest potential. Joining the Northern Star team also means you are eligible for our industry leading Parental Leave entitlements, and bonus programs.

Benefits when you join Northern Star:

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance from commencement
• Gold Price Variable bonus incentive from commencement
• Short-term incentive bonus program from commencement
• Employee Share Plan programs
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Industry leading Parental leave policy – with up to 20 weeks primary carers leave and up to 4 weeks secondary carers leave. Primary carers return to work benefits including up to 6 weeks bonus payment, top up of superannuation and long service leave service recognition
• GoldSTARR program – cash savings for everyday expenses
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services
• Salary Continuance (Income protection) insurance from commencement
• Salary Sacrificing benefits, including Novated Leasing and Remote Area Living benefit options; and
• Paid Family Domestic Violence leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

Northern Star actively supports and contributes to local communities in which we operate. We 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.

Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process considers your alignment to our company values and the requirements of the role. We also have several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your suitability for the role including police checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work checks, qualifications, due diligence and/or reference checks.

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