Mine Maintenance Leader – Reliability & Safety Excellence

Kinross Gold Corporation; Washington; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation's Curlew Basin mine site is seeking an experienced maintenance leader to oversee mobile, fixed, and electrical maintenance. The role emphasizes safe, efficient operations and reliability-centered maintenance to maximise equipment availability.

You will lead a growing team, mentor colleagues, and partner with stakeholders to deliver preventive and corrective plans, manage budgets and parts inventory, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mining Engineering.
• 10+ years maintenance experience in a mining or industrial environment.
• 5+ years supervisory experience with proven team building.
• Knowledge of mining equipment and underground operations.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostics in electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Proficiency with computer systems including JDE and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mobile, fixed, and electrical maintenance activities at the mine site.
• Lead, develop, and grow the maintenance team; provide guidance, mentorship, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategies to optimise equipment availability, reliability and utilisation.
• Develop, implement, and manage the preventive and corrective maintenance plans and schedules for the mine site.
• Ensure the maintenance team safely achieve availability, reliability and cost targets through the delivery of effective maintenance plans and schedules.
• Effectively communicate with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Foster a safe and highly productive workplace through clear communications, efficient workflows, and system implementation.
• Review and approve requisitions for parts, equipment and services to ensure cost-efficient procurement practices.
• Manage and maintain parts inventory, including critical spares to minimise downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of the mine’s maintenance activities and expenditures.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives where possible without compromising safety or quality.
• Manage the maintenance budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions for parts, equipment, and labour.
• Ensure that maintenance employees, programmes, and systems are effective and support restart and production goals.
• Oversee administration of the maintenance contracts.
• Manage and maintain the maintenance job progression system and ensure that it is administered consistently and equitably.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mining Engineering preferred

Tools

JDE

Microsoft Office

Job description

Under the direction of the General Manager, the incumbent will oversee the maintenance for the Curlew Basin mine site. This role requires strong technical expertise, management skills, and a deep understanding of safety and operational efficiency.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the mobile, fixed, and electrical maintenance activities at the mine site.
• Lead, develop, and grow the mine maintenance team; provide guidance, mentorship, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategies to optimize equipment availability, reliability and utilization.
• Develop, implement, and manage the preventive and corrective maintenance plans and schedules for the mine site.
• Ensure the maintenance team safely achieve availability, reliability and cost targets through the delivery of effective maintenance plans and schedules.
• Effectively communicate with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Foster a safe and highly productive workplace through clear communications, efficient workflows, and system implementation (e.g. inspections, workplace organization).
• Review and approve requisitions for parts, equipment and services (after ensuring they accurately reflect the desired materials and/or services required) to ensure cost-efficient procurement practices.
• Manage and maintain parts inventory, including critical spares to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of the mine’s maintenance activities and expenditures.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives where possible without compromising safety or quality.
• Manage the maintenance budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions for parts, equipment, and labor.
• Ensure that maintenance employees, programs, and systems are effective and support restart and production goals.
• Oversee administration of the maintenance contracts.
• Manage and maintain the maintenance job progression system and ensure that it is administered consistently and equitably.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• A bachelor’s degree of Mechanical, Electrical, or Mining Engineering preferred.
• 10+ years of maintenance experience in a mining or industrial environment.
• 5+ years of experience in a supervisory role with proven team building skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of mining equipment and underground mining operations.
• Strong knowledge in electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic troubleshooting and diagnostics.
• Proficiency in use of computer systems including, but not limited to, JDE and Microsoft Office programs.
• Possesses strong leadership capabilities and the ability to foster a collaborative and cohesive team environment.
• Exhibits a high level of integrity and ethical behavior in all professional interactions.
• Ability to recognize and resolve conflicts.
• Superior communication and reporting skills
• Enthusiastic, self-driven and dynamic, proactive attitude.
• Valid driver’s license and authorized to work in the US.
• 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 embeds 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.