Health and Safety Specialist

Kinross Gold Corporation; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation’s Fort Knox mine in Alaska seeks a Health and Safety professional to promote safety awareness, administer industrial hygiene programs, and support audits and training across the site.

Responsibilities include field inspections, data tracking, calibration of IH equipment, and ensuring regulatory compliance while supporting the Risk Management and safety training programs. Strong certifications and field experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• College degree, preferably in a technical or science-related field.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills.
• Must possess or have the capability of obtaining CMSP or MSP certification.
• Must possess or have the capability of obtaining MSHA instructor certification.
• Must possess or have the capability of obtaining CIH or OHST certification.
• Knowledge of MSHA regulations, occupational health standards, industrial hygiene principles, and applicable federal and state safety requirements is preferred.
• Experience conducting field inspections, audits, exposure monitoring, incident investigations, or risk assessments in an industrial or mining environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the administration of the site's Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health activities.
• Monitor performance of contractors IH programs and systems.
• Administrate MSHA miner training and refresher training.
• Conduct health surveys and sampling site-wide; maintain data tracking systems.
• Calibrate, maintain, and operate industrial hygiene equipment.
• Assist in evaluating and maintaining Health and Safety SOPs and programs.
• Support the Critical Risk Management Program and risk improvement efforts.
• Spend time in the field to promote Kinross Health and Safety programs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety, environmental, confidentiality, and code of conduct.

Job description

Located approximately 26 miles from the City of Fairbanks, Fort Knox is a centre of excellence for the Company as one of the few cold weather heap leach facilities in the world. Fort Knox celebrated its 25-year anniversary in 2021, and has produced over 8.5 million ounces since it began operation. In 2020, Kinross acquired Manh Choh – a project expected to commence production in 2024 and process ore at Fort Knox.

Fort Knox prioritizes being a strong contributor to the State and local communities, and since 2001, has helped support more than 300 community partners and has contributed more than US$25 million to the Alaska Mental Health Trust.

Job Description

Promote activities designed to maintain and to improve safety awareness throughout the mine property. Support implementation of policies and procedures under the Health & Safety programs. Assist in safety audits under the Kinross Gold Corporation Environmental and Health and Safety Management System. Provide support to the Health and Safety Department by assisting with the administration of the sites Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health Programs. Facilitate area Industrial Hygiene inspections, training, and monitoring activities necessary to maintain a safe and healthy workplace, consistently ensure regulatory compliance, and align daily functions to reflect Kinross’ values. Administrator specific training developed by the Health and Safety Department as needed.

Job Responsibilities

Assist in the administration of the sites Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health activities, monitoring performance of contractors IH programs and systemsAdministrate site MSHA new miner training, MSHA annual refresher training and other specific training developed by the Health and Safety Department as neededConduct health surveys and sampling site wide while creating and/or maintaining appropriate data tracking systems and assist in the development and implementation of appropriate controls as deemed necessary by the results of monitoring and measuring activitiesCalibrate, maintain, and/or operate industrial hygiene equipment as deemed necessary to ensure compliance to organizational and regulatory requirementsAssist in evaluating and maintaining all current Health and Safety SOPs, manuals, programs, including IH policies and proceduresAssist with the Critical Risk Management Program by providing support to risk owners, training, new risk development, deep dive reviews and overall continuous improvement of the programSpend adequate time in the field to encourage use and implementation of Kinross Health and Safety programsEstimated travel based on current job requirements is TBDPossesses good communication and interpersonal skillsHelps develop other department personnel to perform duties listed aboveCompliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality, and code of conductMeets or exceeds established performance expectations set by managementConsistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performanceParticipate or represent the company during MSHA interactions. Coordinate abatement of any citations and complete the proper reportsWorks without risk or harm to self and othersPossession of a valid driver’s license issued by state agency, or must be able to pass driver competency course and examPunctuality and regular attendance requiredPerform other related functions pertaining to employees and contractorsAbility to fill in for direct supervisor as needed.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

College degree, preferably in a technical or science-related field, is preferredEmployees must have sufficient education to read and write instructions, perform simple mathematical calculations, and keep recordsGeneral understanding of mining operations as well as limited understanding of milling and maintenance operationsWorking knowledge and skill with P.C. utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation softwareStrong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and managementAbility to work independently and also as a member of the management teamDemonstrates strong administrative, organizational and technical writing skillsMust possess or have the capability of obtaining a CMSP or MSP certificationMust possess or have the capability of obtaining an MSHA instructor certificationMust possess or have the capability of obtaining CIH or OHST certificationAbility to function within the qualifications outlined in the attached physical demands sheetsMust be available for shift work, overtime, holidays, and weekendsKnowledge of MSHA regulations, occupational health standards, industrial hygiene principles, and applicable federal and state safety requirements is preferredExperience conducting field inspections, audits, exposure monitoring, incident investigations, or risk assessments in an industrial or mining environment is preferredAbility to develop, deliver, and evaluate safety training for employees and contractorsDemonstrated ability to maintain accurate records, prepare reports, track corrective actions, and communicate findings clearly to employees, contractors, and managementStrong computer skills, including the ability to use safety management systems, data tracking tools, and Microsoft Office applicationsPrefer Health and Safety background with five or more years of experience.

Reporting Relationships

This role reports to the Health and Safety Superindendent.

Legislative Requirements

US work permit required

Language Requirements

English

Travel Requirements

Ability and willingness to travel

Company Overview

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).