Kinross Gold Corporation

Kinross Nevada Maintenance Excellence - Development Opportunity

LocationRound Mountain, NV
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

Round Mountain and Bald Mountain

are two key open-pit gold mines located in Nevada, both vital to

Kinross Gold’s

operations.

Together, they form Kinross' Nevada operations

, contributing significantly to the local economies of

Nye County

(Round Mountain) and

White Pine County

(Bald Mountain).

Both mines utilize conventional open-pit mining methods, with Round Mountain processing ore via

mill

and

heap leach

, and Bald Mountain benefiting from a large estimated mineral resource along the

Carlin Trend

, one of the world’s richest gold regions.

Round Mountain, which poured its

15 millionth ounce of gold

in 2018, has become a leader in continuous improvement, while Bald Mountain supports the

largest private mining land package

in the U.S. Beyond their economic contributions, both mines are committed to

sustainable practices

, with Bald Mountain focusing on

wildlife protection

,

habitat recovery

, and

education

. Together, they not only boost regional economies but also contribute to

healthcare

and

education improvements

in their respective areas.

Purpose

Acquire a comprehensive understanding of asset management to become a leader in maintenance, encompassing both technical and financial aspects of the business.

Program Summary

Our company is seeking candidates with a mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering degree who are interested in a leadership development career path to a maintenance supervisor position. Successful candidates will work approximately one year at their home site of Round Mountain or Bald Mountain in Nevada, followed by 24-36 months of rotation experience to other Kinross mine sites in the US or other countries. Following completion of the program, candidates will be considered for a maintenance supervisor role at their home site. This comprehensive program is designed to train candidates on company maintenance standards, maintenance planning, KPIs, budgeting, Supply Chain policies, crew leadership, daily schedule compliance, recruiting talent, and managing others.

Job Responsibilities

Ensure the safety of employees and integrity of assets by preventing failures.

Optimize maintenance processes to align with budget constraints, reliability requirements, and cost-effectiveness.
Identify and address items to enhance workforce productivity.
Monitor daily operations and propose actions to improve key maintenance performance indicators for the plant and fleet.
Implement continuous improvement practices in all processes involving asset maintenance, planning, and execution.
Pursue cost reduction responsibly, prioritizing safety and gold production.
Analyze failure history to generate insights that, combined with modeling techniques, will enhance reliability.
Support management with weekly and monthly recommendations to improve gold production and asset availability.
Understand equipment life cycles to optimize property costs.
Develop a loss profile for the industrial plant and fleet.
Lead and support the implementation of continuous improvement programs in the work area.
Assist in long-term planning to reduce losses and improve asset availability.
Develop “what if” scenarios to fully assess alternatives across multiple years and/or technical areas, and to assess risk.


Education and Experience

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering required.
No more than 1 year of prior maintenance work experience.
Minimum entry-level proficiency in English.

Required Behavioral Competences

Required Behavioral Competences

Committed to safety best practices.

Organized individual.
Flexibility and critical analysis
Common sense and pro-activity.
Resilience and systemic view of processes.

Site Details - Bald Mountain (Elko)

Location & Work Environment

Bald Mountain Mine is a remote, open-pit gold mining operation located in northeastern Nevada, approximately 90 minutes from Elko. The site covers a large land package, requiring employees to work across different areas as needed.
Transportation to and from the mine is available but not always guaranteed, so employees must have the ability to arrange their own transportation when necessary.
Employees should be comfortable working in a rugged, outdoor environment with varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, wind, and snow.


Work Schedule

The schedule is to be determined and may include:
Monday – Thursday, 10-hour shifts
A 5/4 rotational schedule (five days on, four days off)
Night shifts may be a part of the rotation
Flexibility is required based on operational needs.


Additional Considerations

Relocation benefits may be available for eligible candidates.
Meals and amenities on-site are limited, so employees should plan accordingly.
Communication services may be unreliable in certain areas of the site.
Employees must be physically capable of working in an active mining environment, including prolonged sitting and standing, walking on uneven terrain, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required and will be provided as necessary.

Site Details - Round Mountain

Location:

Round Mountain Gold is an open-pit mine located in central Nevada. The town of Round Mountain is located 45 minutes north of Tonopah and 7 minutes from the mine site.

Amenities In Round Mountain

Grocery store
Daycare
9-hole golf course
Restaurants
Gas stations
Post office
K-12 school
Community center
Gym
Indoor swimming pool
Library
Additional basic services

Housing:

Shared company housing is available

Work Environment:

Employees should be comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, wind, and snow.

Work Schedule

Monday through Thursday, 10-hour shifts.
Employees must be flexible as schedules may change based on operational needs.


Additional Considerations

Relocation Benefits may be available for eligible candidates.
Ability to work in an active mining environment, involving prolonged periods of sitting and standing.
Capability to walk on uneven terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.
Personal Protective Equipment will be provided and must be worn as necessary.


Reporting Relationships

Typically reports to the Mobile Maintenace Superintendent.

Legislative Requirements

Background Check required

US work permit required

Language Requirements

English

Travel Requirements

Require travel to operational site(s)

Ability and willingness to travel

Ability to travel internationally

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).

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