Fixed Maintenance Planner

Kinross Gold Corporation; Nevada, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation’s Round Mountain mine in Nevada seeks a Maintenance Planner. Under the Maintenance Planning General Supervisor, you will plan and schedule maintenance work, manage parts and material stores, and align daily activities with Kinross values.

You will develop and maintain maintenance programs, participate in reliability methodologies, and prepare budgets for the assigned area while ensuring safe, compliant operations and effective cross‑functional collaboration with site

Qualifications

• Five years mining or similar industry maintenance experience desirable.
• At least 6 months experience as a parts coordinator preferred.
• Mechanical understanding of process equipment.
• Proficient computer skills and understanding of processes and equipment.
• General understanding of mining, milling, and maintenance operations.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical and persuasive abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a maintenance program to meet production goals.
• Long and short range work planning.
• Apply Reliability Methodologies to improve maintenance strategies.
• Produce standard jobs, preventive and predictive maintenance tasks and schedules.
• Ensure parts and materials are ordered in a timely manner.
• Develop and oversee the Strategic Business Plan and budgeting process for the area.
• Monitor year-to-date cost performance and forecast versus actual.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management.
• Help develop other department personnel to perform duties listed above.
• Adhere to safety, environmental and company policies.

Skills

Mining maintenance

Process equipment

Computer literacy

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Round Mountain is an open-pit mine located in Nevada, one of the best mining jurisdictions in the world. The mine uses conventional open-pit mining methods and processes ore by mill and heap leach. Kinross began operating the mine in 2003, and it has since become a continuous improvement leader in the Company’s portfolio. Round Mountain poured its 15 millionth ounce in 2018. Round Mountain and the nearby Bald Mountain mine make up Kinross’ Nevada operations.

The Round Mountain mine is an important contributor to the Nye County economy and, working with local stakeholders, has helped achieve significant improvements in healthcare and education in the area.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Maintenance Planning General Supervisor, the incumbent will provide planning services to the assigned maintenance areas. Ensures the work is properly planned , and scheduled with trade requirements, stores material, direct purchase material, and specialty service(s) identified on the work order, while continuously aligning daily functions to reflect Kinross’ values.

Essential Functions

1. Develop and maintain an overall maintenance program for the assigned area that will ensure production goals and availabilities are maintained.
2. Long and short range work planning.
3. Participate in the application of Reliability Methodologies for supporting the continuous improvement of maintenance strategies (RCM, RCA, FMECA, etc.).
4. Produces standard jobs, preventive maintenance and predictive maintenance tasks and schedules for equipment.
5. Ensure that all parts and materials are ordered in a timely manner.
6. Develop and oversee the Strategic Business Plan and budgeting process for the assigned area. Annual budgeting procedures will be focused around achieving zero based budgets.
7. Monitor year to date cost performance/analyze forecasted budget against actual.
8. Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills.
9. Help develop other department personnel to perform duties listed above.
10. Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct.
11. Meets or exceeds established performance expectations set by management.
12. Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance.
13. Works without risk or harm to self and others.
14. Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by state agency, or must be able to pass driver competency course and exam.
15. Punctuality and regular attendance required.
16. Perform other related functions as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

1. Five years previous experience with mining or similar industry experience with maintenance of Process equipment is desirable.
2. A minimum of 6 months experience as a parts coordinator preferred.
3. Mechanical understanding of Process equipment to support effective planning.
4. Must be computer literate and have a good understanding of the process and equipment involved.
5. General understanding of mining, milling, and maintenance operations.
6. Working knowledge and skill with P.C. utilizing workd processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
7. Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
8. Ability to work independently and also as a member of the overall team.
9. Demonstrates strong administrative, organizational and technical writing skills
10. Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the attached physical demands sheets.

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.

Legislative Requirements

US work permit required

Language Requirements

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 core principles of responsible mining, operational excellence, disciplined growth and balance sheet strength. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).