Senior Mine Engineer

Kinross Gold Corporation; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation seeks an experienced mining engineer to lead open pit planning, design and project coordination. You will develop daily to monthly plans, optimize pit designs and assess equipment needs while aligning with budgets and the life-of-mine plan.

You will mentor staff, manage performance, and collaborate across departments to maximize productivity and revenue. Strong safety focus and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering from ABET accredited program.
• Minimum five years in open pit mining environment.
• Engineering techniques for pit design, mine planning, equipment analysis, project management.
• Understand open-pit mining and heap leaching concepts.
• Proficient in MineSight, Deswik or Vulcan; MS Office suite.
• Experience supervising personnel and safety-focused.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter who works in a team; able to manage multiple tasks.
• Able to work rotation, holidays, shifts and weekends.
• Possess valid driver's license; commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee short-term plans (daily, weekly, monthly) based on reserves and budgets.
• Generate medium-term mine plans in coordination with departments.
• Contribute to long-term and LOM planning coordination.
• Mentor and develop direct reports for optimal performance.
• Evaluate designs and plans to maximize productivity and revenue.
• Coordinate interdepartmental activities impacting daily production targets.

Skills

Open pit mining

Mine planning

Pit design

Equipment analysis

Project management

Team leadership

Mentoring

Communication skills

Safety compliance

MS Office

Education

BS Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program

Tools

MineSight

Deswik

Vulcan

MS Office

Job description

Responsible for carrying out a full range of engineering functions including but not limited to; development of an accurate mine plan, evaluating assumptions and production rates, pit design updates, analyzing equipment needs, managing multiple projects, creation of alternative mine plans and scenarios, and evaluation of various options with the goal of maximizing revenue in alignment with developed Forecasts, Budget and Life of Mine plans and schedules. Must show the ability and willingness to supervise, manage performance and development of department personnel. Will have direct involvement and integration with staff from all departments. Will integrate across the mining value chain to ensure optimal; utilization of resources and personnel; and maximize productivity. Qualified candidates may be eligible for both a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

Essential Functions

• 1. Develop and/or oversee short-term (daily, weekly and monthly) plans based on reserve and ore control models, production budgets, and forecasts.
• 2. Generate medium term and forecast mine plans in coordination with other departments as required, ensuring alignment with the overall budget plan.
• 3. Provide input for long-term and LOM plan coordination.
• 4. Mentor and develop direct reports to ensure optimal performance of the section.
• 5. Manage performance of direct reports and identify opportunities for maximizing strengths and for areas of development.
• 6. Evaluate alternative designs and mine plans based on various operational scenarios with the goal of maximizing productivity and revenue.
• 7. Conduct equipment studies to verify that planned production goals can be met.
• 8. Make recommendations for opportunities that maximize efficiency and productivity of the entire operation.
• 9. Complete federal and state permit compliance reports or documentation as required.
• 10. Represent the company in requests for bids for capital earthwork and site construction jobs.
• 11. Design or generate maps, as-built, bench plans, cross-sections, or permit drawings as required.
• 12. Monitor monthly production. Provide current pit topography from monthly mine advance surveys or aerial surveys.
• 13. Integrate with up and downstream disciplines and processes to ensure consideration in planning and reconciliation processes.
• 14. Coordinate interdepartmental activities that directly impact daily production targets.
• 15. Generate mine planning and project management monthly summaries for use in company reporting.
• 16. Provide support, as needed, to other departments on monthly reporting.
• 17. Review designs of dumps, access roads, ramps, and mine site facilities.
• 18. Project management duties, including, but not limited to; assisting with operational and capital project teams as required.
• 19. Consistent exercise of discretion and judgment in job performance.
• 20. Punctuality and regular attendance is required.
• 21. Meet or exceed established performance expectations set by management.
• 22. Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to, safety, confidentiality, and environmental policies.
• 23. Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the state.
• 24. Work safely in all areas and identify potential safety hazards and work with management to correct them.
• 25. Work without significant risk of harm to self and others.
• 26. Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• 1. BS Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
• 2. Minimum of five years of experience in an open pit mining environment preferred.
• 3. Knowledge of engineering techniques as they apply to pit design, mine planning, equipment analysis, and project management.
• 4. Thorough understanding of open-pit mining operations as well as a general understanding of heap leaching process and mine maintenance.
• 5. Working knowledge of one or more computer-aided mine design and scheduling software packages (MineSight, Deswik, or Vulcan etc.)
• 6. Proficiency in MS Office suite of software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• 7. Experience in supervising and developing personnel is preferred.
• 8. Have a strong commitment to safe working practices.
• 9. Possess good interpersonal skills.
• 10. Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• 11. Strong administrative and organizational skills desired.
• 12. Must be a self-starter with the ability to work with others in a team environment.
• 13. Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the attached physical demands sheets.
• 14. May work on rotational basis, holidays, shift work, and weekends as required.

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.