Mine Fixed Maintenance Technician

Kinross Gold Corporation; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation seeks a Mine Fixed Maintenance Technician to uphold and repair stationary equipment vital to uninterrupted mine operations. This role emphasizes safety, asset reliability, and production continuity.

You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, and support emergency repairs while collaborating with multiple departments to minimize downtime. A strong safety mindset and hands-on skills in welding and fabrication are essential.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Maintenance; mining or heavy industry experience is preferred.
• 3+ years' experience in maintenance of fixed plant or mining equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on fixed plant equipment.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues.
• Install, remove, and replace components and assemblies.
• Perform welding, fabrication, lubrication, and advanced mechanical work.
• Use drawings, schematics, and manuals to guide maintenance activities and ensure accuracy.
• Maintain accurate work orders and maintenance logs.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Welding

Fabrication

Safety-minded

Teamwork

Education

Trade qualification or diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Maintenance

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

The Mine Fixed Maintenance Technician is responsible for the upkeep, troubleshooting, and repair of stationary equipment such as crushers, conveyors, pumps, and facility systems, which are critical to uninterrupted mine operations. This role is essential for safety, asset reliability, and production continuity.

Essential Functions

• Conduct routine and preventive maintenance, inspection, and servicing of fixed plant equipment
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues within stationary equipment and process systems.
• Install, remove, and replace equipment components, including valves, expansion joints, piping, and other mechanical assemblies.
• Perform advanced mechanical work such as fabrication, welding, lubrication, and repairs to restore equipment functionality.
• Use technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals to carry out maintenance activities and ensure repair accuracy.
• Maintain accurate work orders, maintenance logs, and reports to track all completed work and recurring issues.
• Support emergency/unscheduled repairs and participate in scheduled shutdowns and major overhauls.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, codes, and company policies—actively contributes to a safety-conscious workplace.
• Train and mentor entry-level technicians or apprentices as required.
• Collaborate with other maintenance and operational departments to set maintenance priorities and avoid unplanned downtime.
• Operate and monitor computerized preventive maintenance systems when required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Trade qualification or diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Maintenance, or equivalent experience in mining or heavy industry.
• 3+ years' experience in the maintenance of fixed plant or mining equipment preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, equipment troubleshooting skills, and ability to read schematics/manuals.
• Experience in welding, fabrication, and use of diagnostic tools.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and respond to emergency repairs.
• Commitment to safety and teamwork, with effective communication skills.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements

• Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
• Has 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.
• Creates an environment where nothing is more important than every employee returning home safe and healthy every day.
• Creates an environment in which people are unfailingly treated with respect.
• Fosters the talent and potential of all employees by enabling them to grow, develop, and make a difference in the organization.
• Demonstrates that leadership in the areas of environmental performance and community and stakeholder relations is fundamental to the way we plan and manage our business.
• Holds self and others accountable for the decisions, commitments, and behaviors required to deliver outstanding results.
• Uses judgment to manage business complexities, prioritize and balance conflicting demands to make timely decisions that best advance Kinross strategy.
• Builds and brings teams and people together to achieve organizational goals. Models humility by going beyond self-interest for the good of the group.
• Understands the economic implications of decisions and consistently uses all resources effectively and efficiently to maximize shareholder value.
• Relentlessly champions, develops and embed best practices.

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.

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.