Design Technician - Great Bear Project

Kinross Gold; Red Lake; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Design Technician to support an exciting gold mining project in Red Lake. This role involves collaborating with engineering firms to create detailed designs and layouts for the Great Bear Project, which holds significant potential for development. The ideal candidate will possess a diploma in engineering technology and have experience in drafting within the mineral processing sector. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment while contributing to a project that is poised to make a substantial impact in the mining industry. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to be part of a forward-thinking team, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience as a technician/drafter in mineral processing.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to read various construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual designs and drawings for the Great Bear Project.
• Review CAD drawings from consultants and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Presentation skills

Adaptability

Education

Diploma in mechanical or civil engineering technician/technology

Tools

AutoDesk

Plant 3D

Civil 3D

Navisworks

Bentley MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Job description

Start Date: ASAP
Permanent: Full-Time
Dress Code: Business Casual
Location: Toronto with eventual rotations to site, near Red Lake, Ontario
A Great Place to Work

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.

The Great Bear project is a development-stage asset located in the renowned and prolific Red Lake mining district, and represents one of the most exciting recent gold discoveries globally. The project has excellent potential to become a top-tier deposit that could support a large, long-life mine complex. Kinross’ comprehensive exploration and development program will aim to support the vision of a quality, high-grade, open-pit mine and a longer-term, sizeable underground mine.

This role will be primarily focused on supporting the Great Bear project which is a development-stage asset located in the renowned and prolific Red Lake mining district and represents one of the most exciting recent gold discoveries globally. The project has excellent potential to become a top-tier deposit that could support a large, long-life mine complex.

Job Description

The Design Technician will assist the Kinross technical team to manage and control the engineering firms that will be assigned to develop the detailed engineering for the Great Bear Project. This person will be working on general project layouts to provide concepts to the engineering firms for them to develop the detailed design. Ideally, this person has basic knowledge in various disciplines, such as civil, structural, mechanical and piping as well as processing plant flowsheets and P&IDs in order to modify them under the Kinross engineering manager’s supervision. Finally, the Design Technician will assist the GBR team in preparing presentations and reports for the project. The candidate must be proficient in design software with excellent interpersonal skills, strong written communication, and oral presentation skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual designs and drawings for the Great Bear Project.
• Review CAD drawings from consultants.
• Ensure consultants follow Kinross’ established standards and guidelines.
• Involvement in coordination of the consultant’s drawing filing into Kinross’ system.
• Consolidate 2D drawings from multiple sources. Experience with consolidating 3D models is an asset.
• Interpret technical drawings.
• Employ project management techniques to manage assigned projects from concept through to implementation.
• Understand and support the development of company design standards and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Education and Experience

• Diploma in mechanical or civil engineering technician/technology. Candidates with significant experience will also be considered.
• 5-10 years’ experience as a technician/drafter in the mineral processing and/or heavy industrial environment.
• Working knowledge in AutoDesk, Plant 3D, Civil 3D, Navisworks and/or Bentley MicroStation.
• Strength in mechanical, civil and/or structural engineering drafting for site layouts, mechanical equipment layouts and piping design.
• Basic knowledge of plant process flowsheets and P&IDs.
• Detail oriented with the ability to read construction drawings (civil, architectural, structural, mechanical).
• Able to perform in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Organizational skills with respect to document control systems for drawings and projects.
• Computer literacy in a Windows 10 environment, using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Canadian project experience; project experience in Ontario seen as an asset.
• Operational experience is an asset.

Skills

• Strong communications and presentation skills – with management, site staff, consultants and contractors.
• Works well both in a corporate environment as well as on site in projects and operations.
• Adaptable to dynamic needs of the business.