Temp Leach Pad Operator

Careermine; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross is seeking a Leach Pads Operator in Nevada within the Ore Processing department. This temporary position requires training up to higher levels and aligning daily tasks with Kinross values.

Responsibilities include cleaning leach pads, operating loaders and dozers, and adhering to safety and environmental policies while maintaining high performance and reliability in daily duties.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis.
• Requires valid driver’s license.
• Prior leach pad experience and operating loaders is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean up material on the leach pads, ditches and solution ponds.
• Operate small front end loaders and dozers.
• Follow safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct policies.
• Meet or exceed performance expectations set by management.
• Collaborate with team and develop other department personnel.
• Perform other related functions as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Walk rough terrain

Lift up to 50 lbs

Work at heights

Safety compliance

Train on other equipment

Teamwork/communication

Administrative writing

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database

Presentation software

Job description

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

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

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

1. Ability to walk up, down and over rough terrain as well as climb stairways, catwalks, liner and pads.
2. Ability to shovel up material on the leach pads.
3. Ability to lift & carry up to 50 lbs. frequently throughout the day.
4. Ability to work at heights.
5. Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
6. Willing to train on other equipment.
7. Previous experience operating small front end loaders, dozers, and lifting equipment is preferred.
8. Previous leach pad experience is preferred.
9. Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills.
10. General understanding of mining operations, as well as limited understanding of milling and maintenance operations.
11. Working knowledge and skill with P.C. utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
12. Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
13. Ability to work independently and also as a member of the management team.
14. Demonstrates strong administrative, organizational and technical writing skills
15. Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the attached physical demands sheets.
16. Must be 18 years old and presently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis.
17. 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.

Kinross Competencies

• 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

Background Check required

Language Requirements

English

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).