Senior Mine Geologist

Kinross Gold Corporation; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation seeks a Senior Geologist to lead a team of mine geologists and oversee underground drilling operations in production environments. You will provide technical guidance, manage geological data systems, and drive safe, efficient decision-making across projects.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in mining geology, underground experience, and strong skills in data analysis, reporting, and leadership to mentor the geology team and optimize mine design and grade control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geological Engineering is required.
• 5–8 years in geology within the mining industry with underground mine experience.
• Experience collecting geological field data, underground mapping and sampling preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to compile, interpret, and analyze geologic and assay data.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day activities for production geology and mine-exploration groups.
• Develop and maintain geological operating and sampling procedures.
• Manage active drilling operations related to production geology and mine exploration programs.
• Prepare technical reports, models, and recommendations for decision-making.
• Update mineral inventory and geological models for short-range planning.
• Design and oversee drilling programs and contracts.
• Collect field data and integrate with digital models.
• Mentor geology team members and promote safety and best practices.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geological Engineering

Tools

Leapfrog Geo

Vulcan

Deswik

AcQuire

MS Access

Job description

The Senior Geologist is responsible for acting as the front-line supervisor, project manager and people-leader for a team of mine geologists and geological drilling operations in an active, underground mining production environment. This role provides technical expertise, oversees geological data systems and modeling, and guides the geology team to deliver safe, efficient, and value-driven outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Act as lead geologist for day-to-day activities with production geology and mine-exploration groups.
• Develop, implement and maintain geological operating and sampling procedures.
• Act as project manager for active diamond core/RC drilling operations related to production geology and mine exploration programs.
• Prepare and present technical reports, models, and recommendations to support decision-making and strategic planning.
• Update short-range grade control mineral inventory and geological models.
• Responsible for mine exploration and grade control drilling program design.
• Collect field data and integrate with digital model.
• Assist in management of core shed activities and staffing.
• Manage assay lab submittals and data receival into geological database.
• Provide mine operations with geological reports working with other technical services functions to safely inform mine design adequacy.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to geology team members, fostering capability, collaboration, and adherence to safety and operational excellence.
• Work independently within broad guidelines to solve non-standard problems, applying best practices to improve geological processes and outcomes.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, influencing decisions that impact mine performance and supporting continuous improvement across geology and operations.
• Fosters a collaborative, safety-focused, and results-driven culture within the geology team and across operational departments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geological Engineering required.
• 5-8 years minimum, related experience in geology within the mining industry; underground mine experience required.
• Proven experience collecting geological field data, underground mapping and sampling preferred.
• Previous managerial position experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to compile, interpret, and analyze geologic and assay data to support operational decisions.
• Previous responsibility managing geological drilling programs and contracts.
• Proficiency with geological software packages (Seequent – Leapfrog Geo, Maptek – Vulcan, Deswik – CAD/Map) and database management software (AcQuire, MS Access)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to multiple levels of operations and management.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work on a team and independently.
• Valid drivers license and authorized to work in the US.

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 and Best 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.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to Chief Geologist.

• 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.