Operational Technology Supervisor

Careermine; Republic (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

Stock purchase option

Basic life insurance

Short Term Incentive

Job summary

Kinross is seeking an Operations Technology (OT) Supervisor to lead maintenance, reliability, cybersecurity, and continuous improvement of site OT systems at a Washington State mining operation. You will guide IT/OT integration, supervise daily support, and partner with multiple teams to ensure safe, reliable operation of critical systems.

The role requires experience with PLC/DCS/SCADA, strong leadership, and a background in mining or heavy industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in Engineering/IT/Automation.
• Journeyman certification or equivalent preferred.
• 5–8 years in OT/industrial environments with supervision experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee OT maintenance, reliability, cybersecurity, and continuous improvement of OT systems.
• Lead OT projects from installation to commissioning and optimization.
• Mentor and supervise staff; coordinate contractors and vendors.

Skills

OT systems

PLC/SCADA/DCS

Cybersecurity

Leadership

Maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Journeyman certification (preferred)

Tools

CMMS (JDE or similar)

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 IT/OT Superintendent, the Operations Technology (OT) Supervisor oversees the maintenance, reliability, cybersecurity, and continuous improvement of the site's operational technology systems, including industrial control systems, process control networks, communications infrastructure, and related instrumentation. This role provides technical leadership for OT operations, supervises daily support activities, leads OT projects, manages contractors and vendors, and partners with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, IT, and corporate teams to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of critical systems. The OT Supervisor is responsible for minimizing downtime, optimizing system performance, supporting commissioning activities, and ensuring compliance with safety, cybersecurity, regulatory, and change management requirements.

Essential Functions

• Supervise the daily operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and support of OT systems, industrial control networks, communications systems, and field instrumentation supporting mine, mill, filter plant, and site operations.
• Lead OT projects including installation, configuration, commissioning, upgrades, and optimization of control systems, industrial networks, instrumentation, automation platforms, and communications infrastructure.
• Support and maintain PLCs, DCS, HMI, SCADA, industrial networks, MCCs, VFDs, PID loops, process instrumentation, sensors, analytical devices, automated valves, and related control equipment.
• Ensure the reliability, availability, performance, and cybersecurity of OT systems through preventive maintenance, incident response, risk management, and continuous improvement.
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical, instrumentation, automation, networking, communications, and control system issues to minimize downtime and improve operational performance.
• Support commissioning, startup, optimization, calibration, and maintenance of process control systems and instrumentation.
• Support and coordinate maintenance of Leaky Feeder and VHF/UHF radio systems, including repeaters, antennas, dispatch interfaces, vendors, and communications infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, IT, corporate teams, and vendors to support operational priorities, reliability, safety, and business objectives.
• Provide technical leadership by mentoring team members, coordinating contractors, prioritizing work, and ensuring quality execution.
• Interpret electrical drawings, schematics, loop diagrams, P&IDs, network diagrams, technical manuals, and vendor documentation.
• Maintain accurate documentation for OT systems, work activities, configuration changes, procedures, incidents, and CMMS work orders.
• Participate in audits, inspections, incident investigations, risk assessments, reliability reviews, and technology evaluations to improve system performance and compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, reduce risk and cost, standardize systems, and optimize OT performance.
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies, electrical codes, cybersecurity standards, change management practices, and safe work procedures, including lockout/tagout and electrical isolation.
• Maintain safe, organized work areas and communicate technical issues, project status, and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree, diploma, or equivalent technical training in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Automation, Electrical, Instrumentation, Industrial Controls, Telecommunications, Industrial Networking, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Electrical or Instrumentation Journeyman certification, industrial controls training, telecommunications training, or equivalent technical experience preferred.
• 5-8 years of relevant technical experience in OT, automation, electrical, instrumentation, industrial networking, telecommunications, process control, mining, milling, or heavy industrial environments.
• 2-3 years of supervisory, lead, or technical leadership experience preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise with OT systems including PLCs, SCADA, DCS, HMIs, industrial networks, automation platforms, process control systems, communications systems, and asset management platforms.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, motor controls, industrial power distribution, MCCs, VFDs, instrumentation, calibration, and troubleshooting practices.
• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, upgrading, and optimizing automation, process control, industrial networking, communications, and operational technology systems in mining or industrial operations.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks, compliance requirements, and cybersecurity best practices for OT and industrial control system environments.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, loop diagrams, P&IDs, technical manuals, network diagrams, communications drawings, and control system documentation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems such as JDE or similar platforms and Microsoft Office tools.
• Knowledge of networking, telecommunications, systems integration, change management principles, safety regulations, and industry standards applicable to mining or industrial operations.
• Knowledge of MSHA/OSHA regulations, safe electrical work practices, and mining or industrial safety requirements preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety leadership, regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and operational reliability.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all seasons and in production environments requiring personal protective equipment.
• Valid driver's license and authorization to work in the U.S. required.

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.

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 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.

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 IT/OT Superintendent

Language Requirements

English

Compensation Data

Salary Range: $100,000 - $115,000

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

Salary Range: $100,000 - $115,000

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