We Pursue a Higher Standard
Coeur Mining is a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing, precious metals producer with four wholly-owned operations: the Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead exploration project in British Columbia.
Coeur Alaska’s Kensington mine comprises an underground, hard-rock gold mine, associated milling facilities and a campsite in the historic Berners Bay Mining District, 45 miles north-northwest of Juneau. The mine is accessed via company transportation including bus rides and a boat ride through Lynn Canal.
Coeur Alaska is an integral part of the local community and actively supports education and workforce development programs, environmental stewardship efforts, arts and culture, and local nonprofit agencies through monetary investments, in-kind support, and employee volunteerism.
Approximately 380 miners, mechanics, engineers, operators, geologists, environmental technicians, exploration, and business leaders operate the Kensington mine. Coeur Alaska prioritizes safety, teamwork, career development and growth. If you want to grow your career in a progressive, team-oriented environment, apply today.
About the Job:
The Paste Plant Operator will report to the Mill Supervisor and is responsible for operation of equipment to process paste. The schedule for this position is 14 days on at the mine site located about 45-miles north of Juneau, accessible only through company transportation, and 14 days off.
Responsibilities:
- Set up and tend plant equipment such as disc filters, pumps, slurry flows, sampling, and tools.
- Observe plant monitoring equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Record operational and production data on specified forms.
- Transfer materials, supplies, and products between work areas, using mobile equipment, overhead crane, and hand tools.
- Clean up spillage, maintains, machinery, equipment, materials, and products.
- Observe operations and adjust controls to maintain specifications or correct problems.
- Move electronic switches, levers, knobs, etc. to control machines.
- Maintain equipment by greasing, cleaning, etc.
- Complete pre-shift inspection of work areas and equipment.
- Comply with all company policies including attendance, safety, environment, and social responsibility.
- Able to work in an underground environment.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Ability to work safe and promote safe behavior in others.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One year of experience in a process plant preferred.
- Previous experience with flotation and gravity concentration preferred.
- Ability to work alone for extended periods of time.
- Sets high standards for self and others, builds trust, and takes accountability.
- Preference given to Alaska residents.
It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the “Company”) to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
