Senior Mine Exploration Geologist

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.

A Mine Exploration Geologist will be responsible for leading the projects related to mineral resource definition drilling. The Mine Exploration Geologist will contribute to the implementation of the strategy for the geology team; to ensure alignment with the organization’s long-term strategy and to ensure service and / or operating standards are met. The Mine Exploration geologist will assist with planning and will manage execution of all stages of resource definition drill programs within Fort Knox and Gil pits. This will include preparation of RFPs, coordination with Mine Planning and Mine operations teams to ensure the drill pad preparedness and availability, and supervision of drilling contractors to ensure they maintain a high level of performance. The Mine Exploration Geologist will ensure that drill core is delivered to core shack in a timely manner. The Mine Exploration Geologist will be required to utilize database management and geological information systems such as acQuire database and Leapfrog Geo. The Mine Exploration Geologist will be expected to track the ongoing costs and ensure that the drill programs are carried out on budget.

Job Responsibilities

Education and Experience

Education

Experience

Skills

Reporting Relationships

This role reports into the Chief Geologist

Legislative Requirements

US work permit required

Language Requirements

English

Travel Requirements

Ability and willingness to travel

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).