Mill Operator

Located approximately 26 miles from the City of Fairbanks, Fort Knox is a centre of excellence for the Company as one of the few cold weather heap leach facilities in the world. Fort Knox celebrated its 25-year anniversary in 2021, and has produced over 8.5 million ounces since it began operation. In 2020, Kinross acquired Manh Choh – a project expected to commence production in 2024 and process ore at Fort Knox.

Fort Knox prioritizes being a strong contributor to the State and local communities, and since 2001, has helped support more than 300 community partners and has contributed more than US$25 million to the Alaska Mental Health Trust.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis as protected by applicable state, federal and/or local law.

Fort Knox is not a camp mine.

Job Description

Tend to process unit operations including crushing, grinding, leaching, cyanide detoxification, and carbon elution. Monitor process parameters for area of operation to ensure we are safely meeting our gold production targets. Must comply with all company safety regulations, operation requirements, and efficiency levels while continuously aligning daily functions to reflect Kinross’ values.

Job Responsibilities

Operates, inspects, and monitors crushing, processing, and refining equipment to achieve the highest possible ore recovery.

Performs mechanical tasks when needed that are within the scope of training and skills.

Responsible for keeping a clean work area.

Responsible for pre-shift inspections, including of equipment.

Communicate effectively with other operators in order to maintain continuity of operating strategies.

Responsible for maintaining written and DCS logs in a precise and orderly manner.

Estimated travel based on current job requirements is (0%).

Helps develop other department personnel to perform duties listed above.

Consistently exercises discretion and judgement in job performance.

Punctuality and regular attendance is required.

Meet or exceed established performance expectations set by management.

Compliance with all company policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, safety, confidentiality, and environmental policies.

Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the state.

Work safely in all areas, identify potential safety hazards, and work with management to correct hazards.

Work without significant risk of harm to self and others.

Perform other duties as required.

Education and Experience

Skills

Reporting Relationships

Legislative Requirements

US work permit required

Language Requirements

English

Travel Requirements

Travel not required, only exceptionally

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).