Engineering Technician

Kinross Gold Corporation; Nevada; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation in the United States (Nevada) seeks a Field Drilling Supervisor to coordinate surface and underground drill programs across departments, manage contractor relations, and ensure safe, efficient operations. This role focuses on cost control, schedule adherence, and maintaining high safety standards.

You will train partners, perform site inspections, track consumables and costs, and generate reports while upholding Kinross’ values and policies.

Qualifications

• MSHA Blue Card holder preferred, ability to obtain qualification.
• Technical knowledge of drilling equipment and safety procedures.
• Experience in drilling roles is preferred.
• Proficient PC skills (Word, Excel, databases, presentations).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of geology and open pit/underground mining operations.
• Must be 18 years old and presently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis.
• Requires valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Field supervision of surface and underground drill programs.
• Coordinate between the company and drilling contractors to minimize production impact.
• Train and onboard new business partners for drilling and core shed projects as needed.
• Perform drill site inspections to ensure smooth moves between locations.
• Monitor stock and consumption of drill consumables; report needs to supervisor.
• Track execution of drilling scope and report field changes promptly.
• Coordinate contractors for drilling, surveys, and piezometer installations.
• Record contractor performance and drilling costs by program, hole and footage.
• Strive to lower contractor drilling costs and enforce safety and campaign execution standards.
• Assist in developing procedures and maintaining discipline for tasks.
• Generate and distribute department reports and maintain records.
• Ensure health and safety of all personnel and adherence to company policies.
• Meets or exceeds performance expectations and exercises discretion in performance.
• Works without risk to self and others; punctuality and attendance required.

Skills

MSHA Blue Card holder

Drilling equipment knowledge

Team leadership

Geology understanding

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Safety awareness

PC skills

Job description

Responsible for coordinating all contract drilling field activities and progress tracking to ensure results are achieved in an optimized and cost-effective manner, while reflecting Kinross’ values.

Job Responsibilities

• Field supervision of surface and underground drill programs for multiple departments including Geotech, Exploration, Hydrology, and Geology.
• Coordinate between the company and drilling contractors to minimize the impact on production.
• Train and onboard new business partners for drilling and core shed projects where necessary.
• Proactively perform drill site inspections, ensuring all preparation work is complete so that moves between drilling locations occur smoothly both before and after drilling is complete.
• Monitor drilling and core shed consumables stock, track consumption by drillers and report consumable needs to supervisor so they can be timely addressed through Supply Chain.
• Track execution of drilling scope of work and projects, report any field changes in a timely manner.
• Coordinate various contractors with planned activities on each hole, for example drilling, downhole geophysical surveys, piezometer installation.
• Accurately track contractor performance by driller as well as drilling costs and consumable use by program, hole and footage.
• Work to lower contractor drilling costs as much as possible, and hold contractors accountable to performance, safety and campaign execution as pertains to scopes of work.
• Assist in developing and maintaining procedures and disciplines necessary to proficiently perform all tasks.
• Generate and distribute reports.
• Maintain department specific records, logs, and files.
• Ensure the health and safety of all personnel for the Company and involved Business Partners.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct.
• Meets or exceeds established performance expectations set by management.
• Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance.
• Works without risk or harm to self and others.
• Punctuality and regular attendance required.
• Helps develop other department personnel to perform duties listed above.
• Performs other related functions as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• MSHA Blue Card holder preferred, ability to obtain qualification required.
• Medium to strong technical knowledge of drilling equipment and operating procedures including safety is required.
• Previous drilling experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge and skill with P.C. utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
• Ability to motivate a cross functional team to achieve the company’s goals while promoting a positive environment.
• Basic understanding of geology, open pit and underground mining operations, as well as basic understanding of milling, maintenance and dewatering operations.
• Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance.
• Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Demonstrates strong administrative skills.
• Must be 18 years old and presently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis.
• Requires valid driver’s license.

Health, Safety, and Enviromental Requirements

• Responsible for managing the RMGC Environmental Health and Safety Management system in his/her areas of responsibility.
• Works without risk or harm to self and others.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct.
• Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
• Have a strong commitment to safe working practices.
• Wears Personal Protective Equipment at all times while in the production environment.
• Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions or acts.
• Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements.

Reporting Relationships

This position reports directly to the Senior Geologist.