Mine Maintenance Superintendent

Careermine; Washington; On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Stock purchase option

Life insurance

Incentives

Job summary

Kinross is seeking an experienced Maintenance Leader to oversee mobile, fixed, and electrical maintenance at a Curlew Basin mine site in Washington. You will lead a skilled team, implement reliability strategies, and ensure safe, cost-effective operations while coordinating with diverse stakeholders.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in mining maintenance, 5+ years in supervision, and strong diagnostic skills across electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mining Engineering.
• 10+ years of maintenance experience in mining/industrial environments.
• 5+ years in a supervisory role with proven team-building skills.
• Knowledge of mining equipment and underground operations.
• Strong diagnostic skills in electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Proficiency with computer systems including JDE and MS Office.
• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration abilities.
• High integrity and ethical behavior in professional interactions.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mobile, fixed, and electrical maintenance at the mine site.
• Lead and develop the maintenance team; mentor and foster improvement.
• Develop and implement reliability-centered maintenance strategies.
• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance plans and schedules.
• Ensure maintenance targets for availability, reliability, and cost are met.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain safe, productive workplace and implement efficient workflows.
• Approve requisitions for parts; ensure cost-efficient procurement.
• Manage parts inventory, including critical spares.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and expenditures.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives without compromising safety/quality.
• Oversee maintenance contracts administration.
• Oversee maintenance job progression system for consistency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Mechanical engineering

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic troubleshooting

JDE

Microsoft Office

Supervisory experience

Driver's license

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
• 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 judgement 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.

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.

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.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to Maintenance Manager

Language Requirements

English

Compensation Data

Salary Range: $150,000 - $165,000

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with match
• Paid time off
• Stock purchase option
• Basic life insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Incentive

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)