Generation Gold - Geotechnical and Rock Mechanics Engineer-in-Training

Who We Are

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 four core values of Putting People First, Outstanding Corporate Citizenship, High Performance Culture, and Rigorous Financial Discipline. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).

Mining responsibly is a priority for Kinross, and we foster a culture that makes responsible mining and operational success inseparable. In 2021, Kinross committed to a greenhouse gas reduction action plan as part of its Climate Change strategy, reached approximately 1 million beneficiaries through its community programs, and recycled 80% of the water used at our sites. We also achieved record high levels of local employment, with 99% of total workforce from within host countries, and advanced inclusion and diversity targets, including instituting a Global Inclusion and Diversity Leadership Council.

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Purpose of Role

The Generation Gold - Geotechnical and Rock Mechanics Engineer-in-Training is a Kinross program that will provide recent (within 1 year) graduates of a relevant discipline with unmatched in the field experience in both open pit and underground mining operations. It will consist of 2 x 18-month rotations at our sites in the USA.

Job Responsibilities

- Support the site geotechnical engineers in implementing best practices in geotechnical engineering.

- Assist with mine designs, dewatering, and mining operations to ensure safety and achieve business objectives.

- Carry out geotechnical/geological inspections, mapping, and documentation.

- Supervise and work with drilling and geotechnical instrumentation installations.

- Collect, process, analyze and model geotechnical/geological characteristics of the various rock mass for support of the surface and underground mine.

- Process, analyze, and model data to understand the rock mass and its response to mining for purposes of excavation stability, mine design optimization, mine performance, and design compliance.

- Aid in development of geotechnical design criteria to support safe and optimal mine operations.

- Aid in management and installation of mine-wide geotechnical monitoring systems.

- Geotechnical and geological database management.

- Assist in the preparation of the daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly monitoring reports.

- Assist with continuous improvements in drilling and blast designs, ensuring compliance with mining regulations and site standards.

- Support and advise planning and operations personnel on geotechnical issues in the pit.

- Provide comprehensive and timely contributions to daily and weekly production meetings.

- Perform other related functions as assigned by the supervisor.

- Works without risk or harm to self and others.

- Punctuality and regular attendance required.

Education and Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in geological engineering, geology, mining or civil engineering is required.

- General understanding of mining operations, ability to be a team player, with interest in a dynamic open pit and underground mining environment

- Working knowledge and skill with computers utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.

- Effective written and oral communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to various stakeholders.

- Ability to work independently and also as a member of the Technical Services team.

- Demonstrates strong administrative, organizational, and technical writing skills.

- Effective organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, clients, and consultants.

- Requires valid driver’s license.