Heap Leach Pad Mechanic

Kinross Gold Corporation; Fairbanks (AK); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation is seeking a skilled maintenance-focused candidate in Alaska to repair pumping and piping systems and to design heap leach pads. The role includes welding, fabrication, and operating various heavy equipment, with emphasis on safety and teamwork in an outdoors mining environment.

The position requires high school level education, experience with site and shop upkeep, and the ability to read repair manuals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; ability to read/write and perform simple math.
• Experience in site, shop maintenance/cleanup preferred.
• Able to operate small equipment such as forklifts, skid-steers, and loaders.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintenance of pumping and piping systems.
• Design and construct heap leach pads including road building and piping.
• Welding/fabrication projects including pipe welding.
• Perform equipment walk around and operate equipment.
• Learn to operate heavy equipment such as excavators, loaders and dozers.
• Ground and facility maintenance including snow removal and cleanup.
• Small equipment checks and repairs.
• Punctuality and regular attendance required.
• Meet or exceed performance expectations set by management.
• Exhibit excellent teamwork skills.
• Possession of a valid state driver's license.
• Work without significant risk of harm to self and others.
• Comply with safety, confidentiality and environmental policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Technical skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Manual reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Skid-steers

Loaders

Job description

Candidate exhibits strong mechanical and technical skills. Assists with pad lay-out, pipe fusing and pump maintenance. Has strong background in metal fabrication; welding, cutting, etc. Checks flow rates, pressures and pump performance, with well-developed troubleshooting skills. Will operate equipment such as dozers, loaders, skid-steers and excavators. Maintains a clean work area. Must comply with all company safety regulations, operation requirements, and efficiency levels while continuously aligning daily functions to reflect Kinross’ values.

Essential Functions

• 1. Responsible for repair and maintenance of pumping and piping systems.
• 2. Designs and constructs heap leach pads including road building, piping and drip tube installation.
• 3. Responsible for welding/fabrication projects including pipe welding.
• 4. Performs equipment walk around, inspects and operates equipment.
• 5. Must be willing to learn to operate heavy equipment including excavators, front-end loaders and dozers. Experience preferred.
• 6. Perform ground and facility maintenance including but not limited to snow removal and general cleanup.
• 7. Perform small equipment and machine checks and repairs.
• 8. Punctuality and regular attendance are required.
• 9. Meet or exceed established performance expectations set by management.
• 10. Exhibits excellent teamwork skills
• 11. Possession of a valid driver license issued by the state.
• 12. Work without significant risk of harm to self and others.
• 13. Compliance with all company policies and procedures including but not limited to safety, confidentiality, and environmental policies.
• 14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• 1. High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Employee must have sufficient education to read and write, perform simple mathematics, and maintain neat and accurate records.
• 2. Experience in building, site, and shop maintenance/cleanup preferred.
• 3. Experience operating small equipment such as forklifts, skid-steers, and loaders preferred.
• 4. Ability to work without constant, direct supervision.
• 5. Involves lifting and moving various materials in weights up to 50 or more pounds, climbing up and down stairs, and working in an outdoors environment.
• 6. Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions required.
• 7. Must have solid verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read and understand repair manuals.
• 8. Must be available to work holidays and weekends.

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.