Project Supervisor

Kinross Gold Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation is seeking a Project Supervisor for its Round Mountain operations in Nevada. The role oversees the Projects Department, aligning daily activities with Kinross values and managing capital and non-capital projects assigned by the Projects Superintendent.

You will coordinate with on-site stakeholders and business partners, write SOWs, review bids, and ensure schedules, costs, and safety requirements are met. This is a full-time on-site position at Round Mountain, NV.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in the mining or construction industry.
• Supervisory experience required (5+ years).
• Knowledge of pump and piping systems, structural design, conveyors, electrical and instrumentation and control preferred.
• Ability to manage development of all projects assigned.
• Must be a salaried employee with a minimum of 5 years supervisory experience.
• Requires valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Projects Department and ensure alignment with Kinross values.
• Act as liaison between stakeholders and on-site business partners to meet engineering specs and supervision requirements.
• Write and review SOWs for each project.
• Review bids with stakeholders and recommend to Supply Chain.
• Write PTW (Permit to Work) for departments and business partners.
• Monitor schedules and priorities to stay on schedule and costs.
• Oversee field activities to ensure safe operations and recommend revised procedures.
• Lead weekly meetings for each project with Projects, Departments and Partners.
• Communicate promptly when schedules affect other departments.
• Review invoices for accuracy and notify if discrepancies.
• Uphold consistency in applying company policies.
• Maintain confidentiality as required.
• Perform other related functions as assigned by Superintendent.

Skills

Self-starter

Time commitment

Verbal written analytical skills

Resource balancing

Supervisory experience

Driver’s license

Tools

JDE

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Round Mountain is an open-pit mine located in Nevada, one of the best mining jurisdictions in the world. The mine uses conventional open-pit mining methods and processes ore by mill and heap leach. Kinross began operating the mine in 2003, and it has since become a continuous improvement leader in the Company’s portfolio. Round Mountain poured its 15 millionth ounce in 2018. Round Mountain and the nearby Bald Mountain mine make up Kinross’ Nevada operations.

The Round Mountain mine is an important contributor to the Nye County economy and, working with local stakeholders, has helped achieve significant improvements in healthcare and education in the area.

Job Summary

Ensure supervision excellence for the Projects Department while continuously aligning daily functions to reflect Kinross’ values. This position is a full-time position to supervise ongoing projects both capital and non-capital assigned by the Projects Superintendent projects for Kinross Nevada, while continuously aligning daily functions to reflect Kinross’ values.

Essential Functions

1. Support Projects and Operational groups at Round Mountain as assigned.
2. Act as liaison between stakeholders and business partners on-site to meet engineering specs. and supervision requirements set by RMGC.
3. Write and review SOW’s when required for each project.
4. Review bids and evaluate with the stakeholders which proposal to recommended to Supply Chain.
5. Write PTW (Permit to Work) for departments and business partners when needed.
6. Understand and continuously monitor schedules and priorities set by the Projects team and business partners assigned to each project to stay on schedule and costs.
7. Oversee business partner activities in the field to ensure efficient, safe operations and make recommendations for revised procedures when problems are encountered.
8. Schedule and lead weekly meetings for each project between Projects, all affected Departments and Business partners to discuss updates and schedule.
9. Communicate in a timely manner when schedule affects other Departments when work area is affected and/or shutdowns are required.
10. Review invoices to ensure accuracy and notify if any discrepancies are found.
11. Ensure consistency in the application of company policies.
12. Perform other related functions as assigned by Superintendent.
13. Consistently exercise discretion and judgment in job performance.
14. Maintaining a high level of confidentiality in the workplace and off work is crucial for protecting sensitive information, ensuring trust, and adhering to legal and ethical standards.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

1. Must be a self-starter.
2. Must be willing to devote the time required to complete capital projects and be on call during off time if needed.
3. Knowledge of pump and piping systems, structural design, conveyor systems, electrical and instrumentation and control is preferred.
4. Knowledge of project structure and supervision is preferred.
5. The ability to effectively manage the development of all projects assigned.
6. A minimum of five years’ experience working in the mining or construction industry.
7. Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
8. Must be able to balance resource allocations with changing priorities as required.
9. Knowledge in the JDE and Microsoft Office programs is preferred.
10. Must be a salaried person and have a minimum of 5 years supervisory experience required.
11. Requires valid driver’s license.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements

• Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
• Have 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.

1. Creates an environment where nothing is more important than every employee returning home safe and healthy every day.
2. Creates an environment in which people are unfailingly treated with respect.
3. Fosters the talent and potential of all employees by enabling them to grow, develop, and make a difference in the organization.
4. 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.
5. Holds self and others accountable for the decisions, commitments, and behaviors required to deliver outstanding results.
6. Uses judgment to manage business complexities, prioritize and balance conflicting demands to make timely decisions that best advance Kinross strategy.
7. Builds and brings teams and people together to achieve organizational goals. Display humility by going beyond self-interest for the good of the group.
8. Understands the economic implications of decisions and consistently uses all resources effectively and efficiently to maximize shareholder value.
9. 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.

Legislative Requirements

US work permit required

Language Requirements

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).