Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We Pursue a Higher Standard

We are a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with seven wholly-owned operations: the New Afton gold-copper mine in British Columbia, Canada, the Rainy River gold-silver mine in Ontario, Canada, the Las Chispas silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico, the Palmarejo gold-silver mine in Chihuahua, 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 polymetallic critical minerals exploration project in British Columbia, Canada.

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 400 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 Surface Operations Operator will report to the Surface Supervisor and is responsible for safe operation of surface equipment, buses, snow removal, dredging, and other projects using shovels and other tools. 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: 

• Responsible for ensuring a safe workplace while supporting environmental policies and regulations.
• Responsible for assisting with the shift pre-start safety and planning meeting.
• Clean, grease, adjust, and maintain equipment, using hand tools when needed.
• Heavy and light equipment operator. 
• The regular schedule for this position is 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotational position. It will require work on weekends, holidays and rotating shifts; shift schedules require residency in on-site camp during work rotations with shared rooms.  

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Ability to work safe and promote safe behavior in others.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a team-oriented mindset – being respectful, reliable, and easy to work with is just as important as technical skills. 
• Willingness to assist others, adapt to changing conditions, and proactively solve problems in a dynamic and inclusive work environment.
• Willingness to learn and be trained on Surface related tasks and equipment.
• Ability to work in different environments including wet & freezing weather, underground, nights, over water, at heights.
• Ability to work manual labor including dredging ponds, shoveling snow, fusing pipe, cutting brush, cleaning under equipment, etc.
• Ability to operate multiple pieces of equipment such as pickups, tractor trailers, forklifts, articulated haul trucks, in differing weather conditions.
• Ability to work independently and to accept responsibility.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Good reasoning abilities; well organized; work well under pressure.
• Employees must comply with all company policies including, but not limited to attendance, safety, environmental, and HR policies. Employees are responsible for understanding and complying with the Environment, Health, Safety and Social Responsibility Policy. Employees must protect the environment and their own safety, as well as those around them.
• Sets high standards for self and others, builds trust and takes accountability.
• Preference given to Southeast Alaska residents.

Physical Demands:  

This position requires the ability to safely perform work in a mining environment, including, but not limited to:

• Working outdoors in a range of environmental conditions, including rain, snow, ice, wind, cold temperatures, and periods of limited daylight.
• Frequent standing and walking on uneven surfaces on surface and underground.
• Climbing stairs, ladders, and escapeways.
• Lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds often and up to 50 pounds on occasion, pushing and pulling equipment or materials up to 100 pounds, bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching. 
• Employees must be able to wear required PPE, including respiratory protection when applicable, work in varying environmental conditions, and participate in emergency response and evacuation procedures.

Mine Site Information:

The Kensington Mine is located within the historic Berners Bay Mining District, a region with deep mining roots that date back over a century. The mine site is a remote camp located approximately 45 miles outside of Juneau, Alaska. Transportation to and from the mine site happens twice per day (once in the morning and once in the afternoon) and takes approximately 1.5 hours each way. To get to the mine site, employees board a bus in Juneau that transports to the Yankee Cove dock (~30 minutes), then board a boat (~45 minutes), then board another bus to the camp area (~15 minutes). Food and housing is provided on-site to employees. Rooms are dormitory style with two twin beds, a TV, and storage for your personal belongings. 

Notice to Applicants:  

After submitting your application, you will receive an automated email confirming receipt. Due to a high volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual updates or respond to application inquiries. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Many hiring managers work rotational schedules, and the review process may take several weeks. Please note that applicants should not expect additional communication during this time. If you are not selected for an interview, you will receive an email notification once the position has been filled.

Recruitment Window:  

Applications will be accepted through October 31st, 2026.

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.

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