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We are currently recruiting for positions to support the Niblack Mine on the Prince of Wales Island. Niblack is an advanced mineral exploration project and presents a major opportunity by bringing significant and lasting economic benefits to local residents, businesses and communities.
Please visit http://www.niblackproject.com/s/Home.asp to view more information about the mine
Job Summary:
The General Laborer position supports the Niblack Mine on the Prince of Wales Island for POWTEC, LLC. Perform a broad spectrum of general labor duties in a variety of environments both indoors and outdoors for exploration camp.
The position is seasonal working 12-hour shifts, Monday-Sunday, 84 hours weekly and scheduled approximately
3-8 weeks on and typically 3 weeks off
Transportation to and from site is provided from Ketchikan, Alaska. The employee is responsible for arranging
their own travel to Ketchikan, AK
Room and board provided on a barge at the work site during the time-on period
This is position requires successfully passing both a background and drug screening to qualify and will be
subject to any post-accident and/or reasonable suspicion testing throughout employment.
Must be US Citizen
Some of What You Will Do:
Equipment Operator
Load and unload shipments via floatplane or barge, and move materials to work areas (includes fuel handling)
Measure and record fuel storage tanks and report to logistics
Maintain fresh water system for barge including testing and submission of samples
Maintain barge septic system
Minor electrical repairs and maintenance
Carpentry, plumbing, painting, finishing and other repairs to barge
Fuel machines or equipment such as compressors, pumps and vehicles
Assist maintenance staff in various exploration site activities
Support Site Service personnel
Perform other duties as assigned
What You'll Bring:
High school diploma or equivalent
MSHA (Mine Safety & Health Association) underground training or willing to obtain one.
Demonstrate ability to utilize supplies, tools and equipment properly
Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen, and will be subject to any post-accident and/or reasonable
Hazardous Materials training, preferred
First Aid Level 1, preferred
Work conditions:
Must be comfortable flying onto the island and back as this is the sole method of transportation to the job site
Must be able to live communally where food and lodging are provided at no cost to the employee
The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud
Work location is in a remote area with limited communication with the outside world where internet and cell
phone communications are often limited
Above ground surfaces may be icy, slippery, uneven, rocky, muddy and/or wet
Various duties may be performed underground; underground work areas have limited lighting and wet, slippery
surfaces
The employee occasionally will be working in temperatures below 0° degrees during winter months
Dry facility – no alcohol, drugs, or guns are permitted on the island
In compliance with the ADA Amendment Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact Cheryl Cummins at 360-233-7620 or via e-mail [email protected]
Vacancy caducado!