Heap Leach Pad Mechanic

Careermine; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corp is seeking a hands-on maintenance candidate near Fairbanks, AK. You will assist with pad layout, pipe fusing and pump maintenance, with experience in welding and metal fabrication.

You’ll operate equipment such as dozers and loaders and maintain safety and housekeeping at the site, complying with Kinross expectations. The role requires reading repair manuals, strong teamwork, reliability, and willingness to work holidays and weekends in an outdoor mining environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in building, site or shop maintenance/cleanup preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts, skid-steers and loaders preferred.
• Ability to work without constant supervision.
• Requires lifting/moving up to 50+ pounds; outdoor in varied weather.
• Willingness to work holidays and weekends.
• Ability to read/understand repair manuals; good verbal/written communication.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintenance of pumping and piping systems.
• Design and construct heap leach pads including road building, piping and drip tube installation.
• Welding and fabrication projects including pipe welding.
• Operate and walk around equipment; perform inspections.
• Learn to operate heavy equipment such as excavators, loaders and dozers.
• Maintain clean and safe work area; follow safety regulations and company policies.
• Perform general ground/facility maintenance including snow removal.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Technical skills

Metal fabrication / welding

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Reading repair manuals

Good communication

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Holiday/weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 Summary

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.

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).