Environmental Technician

Kinross Gold Corporation; Kettle River (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation is seeking an Environmental Technician to join the team in Minnesota. The role supports sampling, monitoring, inspections, and data management while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and Kinross values.

Responsibilities include maintaining databases, conducting field sampling (surface water, groundwater, soil), and assisting with environmental reporting, training, and outreach.

Qualifications

• Reading and writing instructions, performing simple math, and keeping records.
• Ability to operate sampling equipment and forklift as required.
• Willingness to work outdoors in production environments and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental sampling and monitoring under supervision.
• Maintain sampling and monitoring databases for water and permit compliance.
• Conduct site inspections for regulatory programs.
• Prepare reports and data presentations for internal and regulatory use.
• Assist in environmental purchasing and equipment coordination.
• Support outreach, training, and internal communications on environmental topics.

Skills

Field sampling

Communication skills

Teamwork

Mechanical troubleshooting

Field outdoor work

Valid driver's license

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PowerPoint

PowerBi

Microsoft Office

Job description

Under the direction of the Environmental Superintendent the incumbent supports and participates in sampling, monitoring, inspections, and data management quality assurance. Ensures all activities 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. The Environmental Technician will work as part of a team to provide complete environmental services for mining operations and ancillary facilities.

Essential Functions

• Responsibility for all aspects of environmental sampling and monitoring with oversight by senior staff and the Environmental Superintendent.
• Maintain sampling and monitoring databases for water, and other permit requirements to provide data and reports required for permit compliance.
• Conduct compliance sampling throughout the site operations, including but not limited to, surface water sampling, groundwater sampling, soil sampling and/or other materials as required by regulatory framework.
• Perform environmental inspections for regulatory programs as needed
• Maintain a competent level of knowledge of environmental permit conditions and environmental regulations applicable to the site.
• Coordinate environmental department purchasing and requisitioning
• Support community outreach, departmental reporting, and internal training regarding environmental topics through the development of presentations using written documents and computer applications such as PowerPoint, PowerBi etc.
• Conduct all activities in accordance with environmental and safety rules and regulations.
• 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 are required.
• Ability to operate forklift and sampling equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• Previous experience performing monitoring and sampling preferred.
• Must have sufficient education to read and write instructions, perform simple mathematical calculations, and keep records (required).
• Moderate degree of mechanical ability and troubleshooting skills (e.g. determine the cause of equipment malfunction and conduct minor repairs using hand tools or items such as battery replacement).
• Able to spend a significant portion of workday outside in the field in a production environment and work overtime as needed.
• 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 Microsoft Office and database management software
• Ability to work independently and as a member of the environmental team.
• Valid driver’s license and authorized to work in the United States.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements

• Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
• Have a strong commitment to safe working practices.
• Wear 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.
• Creates an environment where nothing is more important than every employee returning home safe and healthy every day
• Creates an environment in which people are unfailingly treated with respect
• Fosters the talent and potential of all employees by enabling them to grow, develop, and make a difference in the organization.
• Demonstrates that leadership in the areas of environmental performance and community and stakeholder relations is fundamental to the way we plan and manage our business.
• Holds self and others accountable for the decisions, commitments, and behaviors required to deliver outstanding results.
• Uses judgment to manage business complexities, prioritize and balance conflicting demands to make timely decisions that best advance Kinross strategy.
• Builds and brings teams and people together to achieve organizational goals. Models’ humility by going beyond self-interest for the good of the group.
• Understands the economic implications of decisions and consistently uses all resources effectively and efficiently to maximize shareholder value.
• Relentlessly champions, develops and embeds best practices.
• 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.

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the Environmental Superintendent