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.
Our purpose statement is, We Pursue a Higher Standard. Everything we do is fueled by this statement; it is our foundation and inspiration for our actions every day. At Coeur, we PROTECT our people, places and planet, DEVELOP quality resources, growth and plans, and DELIVER impactful results through teamwork.
What We're Looking For:
- Candidate willing to complete the Mining and Petroleum Training Service (MAPTS) program for underground mining and begin Full-Time employment as an Underground Miner, after completion of program.
- Six Week Course (paid)
November 30th 2026 to December 15th 2026 & January 4th 2027 to January 19th 2027
- Must be an Alaskan resident
- Must have paid into Alaska Unemployment Insurance
- Coeur Alaska pays for transportation to and from Fairbanks, Alaska airport
- Roundtrip transportation from Fairbanks to the MAPTS Training Center is also provided
- Funding for the course is available through the U.S. Department of Labor and a University of Alaska grant.
- Ability to work safe and promote safe behavior in others.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Experience operating heavy equipment preferred.
- Able to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, or controls.
- Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Sets high standards for self and others, builds trust and takes accountability.
Responsibilities:
- Stop work for safety concerns, and abide by safety best practices, policies and procedures.
- Set-up and inspect equipment prior to operation. Thoroughly inspect equipment pre-shift - Check all fluids, fuel, engine oil, hydraulic oil etc., tires, steering, brakes etc. for all Mine equipment including; drills, scalers, man-lifts, loaders, haul trucks, excavators, bulldozers, water-trucks, and all other applicable mobile equipment.
- Maintain safe working area through effective methods of work area inspections and safe work practices; inspection, mechanical & hand scaling, work area clean-up, etc.
- Work with/or as Blaster (if licensed) to load and shot UG faces.
- Utilize in-house drilling equipment to drill planned and directed shot patterns.
- Ability to operate multiple pieces of powered mining equipment such as rock drills, bolters, loaders, haulers, scalers, pumps, etc. safely and effectively.
- Maintain berms and scale mine workings and high-walls to maintain acceptable ground control throughout mine to ensure safe access.
- Sample drill cuttings as directed for lab analysis for ore grade control.
- Examine materials, or products visually or with hands, in order to ensure conformance to established standards.
- Clear and level benches as required.
- Clean, adjust and maintain equipment, using hand tools if/as needed.
- Manually loads and unloads trucks, containers and like equipment, with bulk materials, such as pumps, roof bolts, and other underground materials.
- Uses shovels, cutters, scaling bars, and other hand tools proficiently as part of the mining process
- Ability to identify, maintain and (if applicable) repair minor/general maintenance on underground equipment.
- Attend meetings as required or directed.
- Perform all applicable required paperwork and workplace documentation as required by the company.
- Perform other duties as assigned
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, wind, and cold temperatures.
- Frequent standing and walking on uneven surfaces on surface and underground.
- Climbing stairs, ladders, and escapeways.
- Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds often and up to 100 pounds on occasion, pushing and pulling equipment or materials up to 50-100 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.
- This is a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotational position. It will require work on nights, weekends, and rotating shifts; shift schedules require residency in on-site camp during work rotations.
Kensington 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.
MAPTS Mine Training Center:
- Located 30 miles East of Delta Junction, Alaska
- Training course is 280 hours broken into two 14-day segments of 10-hour days over a six-week period.
- Training consists of Utility Work, Jackleg Drilling, Introduction to Scaling/Ground Control, and Operation of heavy equipment. Safe operating procedures, teamwork and communication, housekeeping and proper tool identification are also covered during the course.
- Room and board included.
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 November 10th.
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.