Senior Geologist

Kinross Gold Corporation; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gold mining company is seeking a skilled Senior Geologist for its Nevada operations. The successful candidate will lead an Ore Control geology team, guide their professional growth, and ensure the accuracy of geological data. Key responsibilities include collaborating on material routing strategies, promoting safety excellence, and influencing Life of Mine planning. A Bachelor’s degree in geology and a minimum of 5 years of mine experience is required. Strong leadership and technical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with geologic resource modeling is beneficial.
• Minimum of 5 years’ mine experience in geology.
• Ability to prioritize work in a team‑oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the ore control geology team.
• Validate geological data and interpretations.
• Collaborate on material routing strategies.

Skills

Communication skills

Geologic mapping skills

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in geologic or related sciences

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Vulcan mining software

Job description

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Bald Mountain is an open-pit mine with a large estimated mineral resource in the largest private mining land package in the U.S. The mine is located in White Pine County, one of the best mining jurisdictions in the world, along the southern extension of the prolific Carlin trend. Bald Mountain and the nearby Round Mountain mine make up Kinross’ Nevada operations.

Bald Mountain is an important contributor to the economy of northeastern Nevada and maintains a comprehensive environmental strategy including wildlife protection, habitat recovery and education.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Geologist to lead our Ore Control geology team. This individual will play a pivotal role in guiding the team’s professional growth, validating geological data, collaborating on material routing strategies, managing the minex drilling program and upholding safety excellence. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of geology, strong leadership qualities, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Essential Functions

• Guide and nurture the professional growth of the ore control geology team, providing mentorship and training to enhance their skills. Establish and manage individual development plans for team members.
• Validate and verify the work conducted by the Ore Control geology team to uphold the accuracy and reliability of geological data and interpretations.
• Collaborate with the operations group to develop material routing strategies, particularly focusing on addressing geometallurgical challenges to optimize processing efficiency.
• Uphold a culture of safety excellence by demonstrating visible leadership, empowering employees with the authority to stop work when necessary and implementing comprehensive safety initiatives.
• Foster and maintain strong collaborative partnerships with essential internal departments such as Engineering, Operations, Process, Environment, Exploration, Safety, and Finance to ensure effective communication and alignment of goals.
• Conduct end‑of‑month and site reconciliation report, meticulously identifying discrepancies and devising practical solutions to address them, thus minimizing production variances.
• Contribute valuable insights to the formulation of Life of Mine Plans by conducting comprehensive risk and opportunity assessments, thereby contributing strategic decision‑making LOM.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the geology department, actively seeking out opportunities to enhance efficiency, quality, and effectiveness.
• Conduct rigorous validation of block models to ensure accuracy and reliability of geological data for operational and planning purposes.
• Engage closely with the corporate Technical Service team on various projects and the Life of Mine (LOM) plan, fostering synergy and alignment between technical functions and corporate objectives.
• Oversee and manage laboratory Ore Control samples quality assurance and quality control processes, ensuring the integrity and reliability of analytical results.
• Define and control the minex drilling program, ensuring its effective execution, and maintaining regular communication with the exploration team to monitor progress and adjust strategies as needed.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills.
• General understanding of mining operations.
• Working knowledge and skill with P.C. utilizing work processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of the management team.
• Must possess strong soft skills and have the ability to lead and develop a team.
• Demonstrates strong administrative, organizational, and technical writing skills.
• Strong technical skills in geology are required.
• Must have strong geologic, geotechnical, and structural mapping skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point is required.
• Knowledge of Access, Acquire, and OrePro 3D is desirable.
• Knowledge of the use of mining software is required, preferably Vulcan.
• Bachelor’s degree in geologic or related sciences is required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ mine experience in geologic.
• An understanding of geologic resource modeling is beneficial.
• Ability to prioritize work in a team‑oriented environment.
• Must be equipped with critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
• Must be at least 18 years old and presently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.
• 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.
• 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.

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).