Blaster

Round Mountain is an open-pit mine located in Nevada, one of the best mining jurisdictions in the world. The mine uses conventional open-pit mining methods and processes ore by mill and heap leach. Kinross began operating the mine in 2003, and it has since become a continuous improvement leader in the Company’s portfolio. Round Mountain poured its 15 millionth ounce in 2018. Round Mountain and the nearby Bald Mountain mine make up Kinross’ Nevada operations.

The Round Mountain mine is an important contributor to the Nye County economy and, working with local stakeholders, has helped achieve significant improvements in healthcare and education in the area.

Job Description

This is an introductory level position on blast crew. The incumbent will participate in laying out supplies on the shot patterns; load and tie-in blast holes, assist in coordinating the shot, following State, MSHA, and Mine SOP for fragmentation of material to be removed by production equipment according to the mine plan while continuously aligning daily functions to reflect Kinross’ values.

Job Responsibilities

a. Must meet essential job functions required for a Blaster I.

b. Safety consciousness in all aspects if blasting.

c. Ability to work with minimal supervision.

d. Proper walk-around and completion of checklist along with communication of needed repairs to Senior Blaster or D&B Foreman.

e. Receptive to training guidelines.

a. Western Star Prill Truck

b. Kenworth C510 Prill Trucks.

c. Kenworth T800B Prill Trucks.

d. Kenworth Stem Truck.

e. Cat 980B and Cat 988 Loaders.

f. Case Uniloader (operation and hauling procedures).

a. Measuring blast holes.

b. General handling of explosives.

c. Layout of supplies (as assigned).

d. Downlining.

e. Tie-in of the shot.

f. Proper road guarding procedures.

g. Shooting the blast.

h. Investigation for Employee Possessor of Explosives.

Education and Experience

Skills

Reporting Relationships

Works under the direct supervision of the Blast Supervisor.

Career Framework and Level

Legislative Requirements

US work permit required

Language Requirements

English

Travel Requirements

Capabilities

Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile, and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our core principles of responsible mining, operational excellence, disciplined growth and balance sheet strength. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).