Experienced Underground Miner

Job overview

The Experienced Underground Miner role is at the Kensington Mine, a remote camp approximately 45 miles outside Juneau, AK; compensation is not specified. Coeur Alaska describes community support for education, workforce development, environmental stewardship, arts, culture, and local nonprofits. The miner operates underground equipment and performs tasks that support safe and productive mine operations, including drilling, ground control, equipment inspection, and rock removal. The position follows a 14-days-on, 14-days-off rotation with 12-hour shifts while on site; food and housing are provided at the camp.

What you'll do

• Inspect and prepare mining equipment
• maintain safe work areas
• work with or as a licensed blaster to load and blast underground faces
• drill planned shot patterns
• operate powered mining equipment
• maintain berms and scale mine workings
• inspect materials
• clean and maintain equipment
• perform minor equipment maintenance
• complete required documentation and attend meetings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

experienced underground miner

underground mining

kensington mine

juneau ak

coeur mining

14 days on/14 days off

12-hour shifts

remote mine camp

company transportation

food and housing provided

mining equipment

high school diploma

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Food and dormitory-style housing provided at the mine site
• company transportation to and from the remote camp.

Why this role

Remote camp accessible by company transportation, including bus and boat; food and dormitory-style housing are provided onsite. Schedule is 14 days on and 14 days off, with 12-hour shifts while on.

About the employer

Coeur Mining is hiring for this role. Industry: Gold Ore and Silver Ore Mining. Sector: 21.