Health & Safety Superintendent - UG & Surface

Kinross Gold Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation seeks a Health & Safety Superintendent for its Round Mountain, NV operations. The role entails leading strategic Health & Safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations, and developing high-performing teams.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety or a related field, with a minimum of ten years of Health & Safety experience in the mining sector. The position also offers a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of progressive Health & Safety experience in mining, heavy industry, or related field.
• Minimum five years of leadership experience supervising and developing Health & Safety personnel.
• Working knowledge of MSHA regulations and mining industry Health & Safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for Health & Safety programs.
• Develop and execute site Health & Safety strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead incident investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Management

Risk Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title

Round Mountain Gold Corporation seeks a Health & Safety Superintendent in Round Mountain, NV.

The role is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Kinross Gold Corporation. Eligible candidates may receive a sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance.

Work You’ll Do

• As part of the site leadership team, provide strategic leadership and oversight for Health & Safety programs for surface and underground mining operations. Work with the Kinross Nevada H&S Manager and VP & Project Director for Phase X, Underground Mine Manager, and operational leaders to integrate Health & Safety into business planning, execution, workforce development, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute strategies that support safe, reliable, and productive operations while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate standards, and industry best practices. Lead the Health & Safety management systems, critical risk management, incident prevention and learning, emergency response preparedness, contractor management, occupational health programs, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Build and lead a high‑performing Health & Safety team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Collaborate closely with site leadership, employees, business partners, and corporate stakeholders to improve risk management and organizational performance in line with Kinross Values and Safeground Principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute site Health & Safety strategies aligned with Kinross business objectives, Safeground Principles, and operational priorities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to site leadership on Health & Safety performance, risk management, regulatory compliance, and safety culture development.
• Lead the integration of Health & Safety requirements into underground development projects, operational planning, engineering activities, and organizational change initiatives.
• Provide strategic oversight of contractor and business partner Health & Safety performance, ensuring alignment with Kinross standards and risk management expectations.
• Provide strategic oversight of emergency response preparedness, mine rescue capabilities, crisis management planning, and emergency response team development.
• Ensure compliance with applicable MSHA regulations, corporate standards, and industry best practices.
• Lead incident investigations, corrective action management processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and monitor departmental budgets, staffing plans, business objectives, and performance metrics.
• Analyze Health & Safety and operational performance metrics and provide recommendations to senior leadership.
• Build, coach, mentor, and develop Health & Safety personnel while supporting succession planning and professional development.
• Champion and model Kinross Values and Safeground Principles, fostering a learning‑focused culture that drives decision‑making and operational performance.
• Coach leaders and employees in applying Safeground Principles and risk‑management approaches to incident prevention.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors, regulators, community stakeholders, and corporate leadership.

Qualifications And Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Mining, Environmental Science, Business, or a related field (equivalent education and experience may be considered).
• Minimum ten (10) years of progressive Health & Safety experience in mining, heavy industry, construction, or a related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of leadership experience supervising, coaching, and developing Health & Safety personnel.
• Experience supporting underground mining operations required; experience supporting both surface and underground mining operations preferred.
• Experience implementing and managing progressive Health & Safety management systems, risk management programs, and regulatory compliance programs.
• Working knowledge of MSHA regulations and mining industry Health & Safety practices.
• Experience leading incident investigations, corrective action management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience developing and maintaining productive relationships with regulatory agencies, contractors, and operational leadership teams.
• Ability to influence organizational culture and drive sustainable improvements in Health & Safety performance.
• Strong leadership, communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, engaging employees and leaders at all levels.
• Experience managing departmental budgets, projects, consultants, and strategic initiatives.
• Analytical ability to evaluate performance metrics, develop strategic plans, and communicate business‑focused recommendations to senior leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Professional certifications such as CMSP, MSP, CME, CRSP, CSP, CIH, or equivalent preferred.
• Preference for experience in Nevada mining operations and/or underground mine development projects.
• Preference for experience supporting large capital projects, mine construction, underground development, or major operational expansions.
• Commitment to fostering a culture aligned with Kinross Values, Safeground Principles, employee engagement, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Must be at least 18 years old, authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis, and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must meet physical demands as outlined in the attached physical demands sheets.

Legislative and Other Requirements

Background Check required.

US work permit required.

Language: English.