Environmental Summer Intern

Kinross Gold Corporation; Nevada (IA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation is seeking an Environmental Technician to support sampling, monitoring, inspections and data management under the Environmental Superintendent. You will ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while aligning daily tasks with Kinross values.

You will communicate with site personnel, perform sampling and data entry, and assist in reporting. The role requires a minimum of two years toward an Environmental degree and a valid US driver’s license; 18+ and

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• General understanding of mining operations; limited milling/maintenance knowledge.
• Proficiency with PC software (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations).
• Able to work independently and as part of a management team.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with site personnel to ensure environmental compliance.
• Conduct sampling and monitoring in line with company and regulatory requirements, including data entry and reporting.
• Follow environmental, safety rules and regulations.
• Assist in developing other departmental personnel in listed duties.
• Adhere to Kinross policies including safety, confidentiality and code of conduct.

Skills

Communication skills

Mining operations knowledge

PC software

Independent work

Team collaboration

Driver's license

18+ work eligibility

Education

Environmental degree progress

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Under the direction of an Environmental Superintendent, ensures that sampling, monitoring, inspections, and data management are conducted in accordance with company requirements and in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while continuously aligning daily functions to reflect Kinross' values.

Essential Functions

• Effectively communicate with site personnel to maximize informational exchange and environmental compliance.
• Conduct safe, efficient, reliable and accurate sampling and monitoring in accordance with company and regulatory requirements. To include data entry, and reporting.
• Conduct all activities in accordance with environmental and safety rules and regulations.
• Helps develop other department personnel to perform the duties listed above.
• 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.
• Performs other related functions as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills.
• General understanding of mining operations, as well as limited understanding of milling and maintenance operations.
• Working knowledge and skill with P.C. utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Ability to work independently and also as a member of the management team.
• Minimum of 2 years towards environmental or related Bachelor’s degree and 0-2 year environmental experience.
• Demonstrates strong administrative, organizational and technical writing skills.
• Must be 18 years old and presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Requires valid drivers license.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements

• 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.
• Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements.

Strategic Effectiveness

Developing and communicating rigorous and creative business strategies that drive sustainable value.

External Engagement

Understanding and building relationships with external parties that strengthen and sustain competitive advantage.

Business Focus

Applying commercial rigor and discipline to all business decisions and customer relationships.

Living the Kinross Values

Aligning behavior, decisions, and actions with Kinross values and principles.