Mine Engineer Summer Intern

Kinross Gold Corporation; Round Mountain (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation's Round Mountain mine in Nevada is seeking an entry-level engineer focused on blast engineering and short-range planning, reporting to the Chief Engineer to support daily operations and project delivery.

The role emphasizes safety, environmental compliance, and continuous learning, with duties spanning data analysis, field instrumentation, and collaboration across teams, while developing leadership within RMGC's EH&S framework.

Qualifications

• Interest and ability to work on highwall design and as-built wall control parameters and/or blast design and quality control.
• Ability to operate field instrumentation and return to office for data analysis and project development.
• Working knowledge of PC utilities for word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of mining operations and related processes.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills with all levels of staff.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a management team.
• Demonstrates strong administrative, organizational and technical writing skills.
• Must be 18+ and authorized to work in the United States full-time.
• Driver’s license required.
• Minimum of 2 years in engineering or related bachelor’s degree with 0–2 years of engineering experience.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and initiative.
• Hard-working team player.
• Responsible for managing RMGC Environmental Health and Safety Management system in their areas.

Responsibilities

• Compliance with all company policies and procedures including safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct.
• Meets or exceeds established performance expectations set by management.
• Exercising discretion and judgment in job performance.
• Work without risk or harm to self and others.
• Punctuality and regular attendance.
• Help develop other department personnel to perform listed duties.
• Performs other related functions as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Blasting design

Field instrumentation

Data analysis

Communication

Independent worker

Team player

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

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.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Chief Engineer, this person will learn entry-level engineering tasks with a focus on Blast Engineering and Short Ragne Planning while continuously aligning daily functions to reflect Kinross’ values. Project goals will be identified early, based on skills and interest, to support day-to-day operations and finish with a project deliverable.

Essential Functions

• Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct.
• Meets or exceeds established performance expectations set by management.
• Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance.
• Works without risk or harm to self and others.
• Punctuality and regular attendance required.
• Helps develop other department personnel to perform duties listed above.
• Performs other related functions as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications And Skill Requirements

• Interest and ability to work on highwall design and as-built wall control parameters and/or blast design and quality control.
• Ability to work and learn to operate instrumentation in the field in a variety of weather conditions and return to the office for data analysis and project development.
• Working knowledge and skill with P.C. utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
• Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills.
• General understanding of mining operations, as well as limited understanding of milling and maintenance operations.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of the management team.
• Demonstrates strong administrative, organizational and technical writing skills
• Must be 18 years old and presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Requires valid driver’s license.
• Minimum of 2 years in engineering or related bachelor’s degree and 0–2-year engineering experience.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and initiative.
• Hard working Team Player.
• Responsible for managing the RMGC Environmental Health and Safety Management system in his/her areas of responsibility.

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 Competencies

• 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

• Background Check required
• US work permit required

Language Requirements

• English

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).