Mine Maintenance Superintendent

Kinross Gold Corporation; Kettle Falls (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation in Washington State invites experienced maintenance professionals to join the Curlew Basin mine site. Under the direction of the General Manager, the incumbent will oversee the maintenance for the Curlew Basin mine site, requiring strong technical expertise, management skills, and a deep understanding of safety and operational efficiency.

The role leads the maintenance team, develops preventive plans, manages parts and budgets, and communicates with stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Mechanical, Electrical or Mining Engineering.
• 10+ years of maintenance experience in a mining or industrial environment.
• 5+ years in a supervisory role with proven team-building skills.
• Knowledge of mining equipment and underground mining operations.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical and hydraulic troubleshooting and diagnostics.
• Proficiency with computer systems including JDE and Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills.
• High integrity and ethical behavior in professional interactions.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and communicate clearly in reporting.
• Enthusiastic, self-driven, and proactive attitude.
• Valid driver’s license and legal to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mobile, fixed, and electrical maintenance activities at the mine site.
• Lead and develop the maintenance team and foster continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement reliability-centered maintenance strategies to optimize equipment availability.
• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance plans and schedules.
• Ensure safety while achieving availability, reliability and cost targets.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage parts inventory and cost-efficient procurement practices.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and expenditures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety mindset

Team development

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

JDE

Microsoft Office

Job description

Discover a rewarding career opportunity at Kinross in the stunning rural landscapes of Washington State. Recognized for our leadership in low-impact mine development and nationally acclaimed for our reclamation and closure practices, our team has produced gold from six different deposits in the region since 1990. Currently we are advancing a multi-year pipeline of projects and growing our team to ensure effective delivery and seamless transition into operations.

Job Summary

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.

Kinross Leadership Practices

• 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