Temp Leach Pad Operator

Kinross Gold Corporation; Nevada, Northern (IA, KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Round Mountain mine in Nevada, part of Kinross Gold, is seeking a temporary Leach Pads operator in the Ore Processing department. Training available to advance within the department, aligning daily tasks with Kinross values.

This open-pit operation requires physical work, operating loaders and dozers, and adherence to safety and environmental policies. The role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and contributing to plant performance.

Qualifications

• Walk rough terrain and climb stairs, catwalks, and pads.
• Shovel material on the leach pads.
• Lift up to 50 lbs frequently.
• Work at heights and in adverse weather.
• Willing to train on other equipment.
• Experience operating small front end loaders and dozers.
• Experience on leach pads is preferred.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of mining operations; milling and maintenance knowledge helpful.
• Proficient PC skills (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations).
• Strong verbal and written communication; interacts with all levels.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong administrative and organizational writing skills.
• Full-time US work authorization required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Clean up material on leach pads, ditches and solution ponds.
• Operate small front end loaders, and dozers.
• Comply with all company policies including safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct.
• Meets or exceeds established performance expectations set by management.
• Exercising discretion and judgment in job performance.
• Works without risk or harm to self and others.
• Punctuality and regular attendance required.
• Helps develop other department personnel to perform duties listed above.
• Performs other related functions as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Walk rough terrain

Shovel material

Lift 50 lbs

Work at heights

Adverse weather

Training on equipment

Loader experience

Dozer experience

Leach pad experience

Communication skills

Mining knowledge

Milling knowledge

Maintenance knowledge

MS Office

Analytical skills

Independent work

Administrative skills

Physical demands

US work authorization

Driver's license

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

This is a position on the Leach Pads in the Ore Processing department and will require training up to higher levels throughout the department as necessary while continuously aligning daily functions to reflect Kinross’ values. This is a temporary position.

Essential Functions

• Clean up material on the leach pads, ditches and solution ponds.
• Operate small front end loaders, and dozers.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct.
• Meets or exceeds established performance expectations set by management.
• Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance.
• Works without risk or harm to self and others.
• Punctuality and regular attendance required.
• Helps develop other department personnel to perform duties listed above.
• Performs other related functions as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• Ability to walk up, down and over rough terrain as well as climb stairways, catwalks, liner and pads.
• Ability to shovel up material on the leach pads.
• Ability to lift & carry up to 50 lbs. frequently throughout the day.
• Ability to work at heights.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Willing to train on other equipment.
• Previous experience operating small front end loaders, dozers, and lifting equipment is preferred.
• Previous leach pad experience is preferred.
• Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills.
• General understanding of mining operations, as well as limited understanding of milling and maintenance operations.
• Working knowledge and skill with P.C. utilizing word 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 also as a member of the management team.
• Demonstrates strong administrative, organizational and technical writing skills
• Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the attached physical demands sheets.
• Must be 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.

• 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).