SOS Coordinator

Kinross Gold Corporation; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation's Fort Knox operation in Alaska is seeking a Safety Operations Specialist to support SOS teams by coordinating data and activities and producing reports. The role emphasizes field presence, safety training, and cross-team coordination to improve behavioral safety and incident prevention.

You will work with SOS/CRM data, share best practices, attend site safety meetings, and help teams meet goals while upholding Kinross safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; read/write, perform simple math, and maintain neat records.
• MSHA instructor certification or ability to obtain it.
• Understanding of operating procedures, safety rules, policies, emergency procedures, and MSHA requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with ability to work with others in a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safety activities and safety awareness training.
• Coordinate with SOS teams to connect efforts across groups.
• Process SOS/CRM data and produce reports.
• Provide SOS teams with safety information and feedback.
• Attend site crew safety meetings and assist SOS teams in meeting their goals.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Self-starter

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MSHA instructor certification

Job description

Located approximately 26 miles from the City of Fairbanks, Fort Knox is a centre of excellence for the Company as one of the few cold weather heap leach facilities in the world. Fort Knox celebrated its 25-year anniversary in 2021, and has produced over 8.5 million ounces since it began operation. In 2020, Kinross acquired Manh Choh - a project expected to commence production in 2024 and process ore at Fort Knox.

Fort Knox prioritizes being a strong contributor to the State and local communities, and since 2001, has helped support more than 300 community partners and has contributed more than US$25 million to the Alaska Mental Health Trust.

Job Summary

Provide support to SOS teams by coordinating data and activities.

Essential Functions

• Assist with coordinating and conducting the safety activities and safety awareness training.
• Coordinate with each SOS team to create a common link between teams.
• Process all SOS/CRM data and produce reports.
• Communicate/provide SOS teams with Behavioral Safety information.
• Provide team members with SOS/CRM card feedback and assistance.
• Review all SOS best practices and provide teams guidance.
• Assist with addressing safety topics that do not score high enough to be selected for the topic of the month.
• Spend adequate time in the field to encourage participation.
• Keep area supervision up to date on SOS/CRM progress.
• Attend site crew safety meetings.
• Assist SOS teams in meeting their goals.
• Punctuality and regular attendance is required.
• Meet or exceed established performance expectations set by management.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to, safety, confidentiality, and environmental policies.
• Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the state.
• Work safely in all areas, identify potential safety hazards, and work with management to correct hazards.
• Work without significant risk of harm to self and others.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications And Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Employee must have sufficient education to read and write, perform simple mathematics, and maintain neat and accurate records.
• Certification or ability to obtain certification as an MSHA instructor.
• Must have an understanding of operating procedures, safety rules, policies, emergency procedures, and MSHA requirements.
• Must have solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the attached physical demands sheets.
• Must be available for shift work, overtime, holidays, and weekends.
• Progression through wage scale is contingent upon satisfactory completion of attached checklists.

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.

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 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).