Environmental Technician: Field Sampling & Compliance

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

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.