Senior Plant Electrician and Instrumentation Technician

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

Modify, rebuild, or overhaul electronic and electrical equipment and controls. Apply knowledge of electric theory and electronic principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation.

Job Responsibilities

1. Plan details of working procedure by determining replacement needs or new material required and develop a logical approach to correct the problem.

2. Analyze circuits, wiring diagrams and drawings to install, repair, calibrate, service, or replace electronic devices and systems.

3. Receive wiring diagrams, specifications, and instructions from supervisor and schedule repairs, installation, and electrical inspection work to be performed.

4. Perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical theory and principles, statutory codes, properties of materials, and principles of operation of electrical equipment. Start up and shut down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) and OSHA requirements.

5. Service electronic equipment by checking, testing, and replacing faulty components, circuits, printed circuit boards, and similar electronic devices.

6. Installs, repairs, and maintains communication cables, power distribution cables. Splice pieces as required.

7. Fabricate parts if not commercially available, using machine and hand tools common to the trade.

8. Determine need for, analyze, and make necessary running adjustments, repairs, and overhauls.

9. Advise and caution operators and mechanics about potential electrical problems and inherent dangers involved.

10. Notify supervisor of potentially dangerous electrical equipment noted and corrective action taken.

11. Punctuality and regular attendance are required.

12. Meet or exceed established performance expectations set by management.

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

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

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

16. Work without significant risk of harm to self and others.

17. Perform other duties as required.

Education and Experience

This position reports to the E&I Supervisor.

Legislative Requirements

US work permit requiredLanguage Requirements

EnglishTravel 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).