Underground Maintenance Supervisor

Kinross Gold Corporation; Round Mountain (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of mechanics, ensuring a safe, efficient, and productive work environment aligned with Kinross values.

The role requires a minimum of five years of heavy equipment experience in mining or construction, with supervisory background. Underground experience is an asset; strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of heavy equipment experience in mining or construction.
• Minimum 3 years of direct supervisory experience or equivalent training.
• Underground supervisory experience is an asset.
• Must be able to adapt to constant shift changes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with CFRs related to underground mining equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assign crews to tasks to meet daily maintenance goals.
• Supervise crew activities to ensure safe and efficient completion of assignments.
• Develop crew skills for maximum efficiency and safety.
• Ensure parts, tools, and equipment are available before starting a task.
• Perform daily administrative duties such as time entry and reports.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and daily schedules.
• Develop maintenance assignments and coordinate with operations.
• Maintain communication with the Maintenance General Supervisor on status.
• Commit to safe practices and adherence to procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Tools

JD Edwards

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

Under the supervision of the Maintenance General Supervisor, the incumbent leads a team of mechanics to maintain a safe, efficient, and productive work environment, while consistently aligning daily operations with Kinross’ values. A minimum of five years of heavy equipment experience in a mining or construction environment is required, including a combination of field and office work. At least three years of direct supervisory experience or equivalent supervisory training is required. Underground supervisory experience is considered an asset.

Essential Functions

• Assign crews to specific tasks to meet daily mine maintenance goals and align with the Kinross Way for Maintenance.
• Supervise crew activities during shifts to ensure safe and efficient accomplishment of assignments.
• Develop crew skills to levels of maximum efficiency and safety.
• Works with Maintenance Personnel to ensure that all parts, special tools, and equipment necessary to complete a planned task are available and accounted for before the job commences.
• Perform daily administrative duties such as time entry, reports, supply requisitions, provide effective safety meetings, and manage daily workload.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records of work performed. Keeping daily schedules of both reactive and proactive work performed.
• Develop maintenance assignments.
• Ensure optimum use of facilities and equipment.
• Keeps in active communication with the Maintenance General Supervisor and periodically updates him/her on the status of work being performed.
• Be a liaison with operations to plan, monitor, and execute maintenance, capital, and construction projects. Identify duration of maintenance or repair activity on equipment or facilities.
• Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Helps develop other department personnel to perform duties listed above.
• Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance.
• Works without risk or harm to self and others.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by state agency is required.
• Punctuality and regular attendance required.
• Perform other related functions as assigned by Maintenance General Supervisor.

Qualifications And Skill Requirements

• It is important that the incumbent foster team spirit among crew members, motivating them to meet production goals while prioritizing safety.
• A minimum of 5 years heavy equipment experience in a mining or construction environment with a combination of field and office work required.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the CFRs relating to underground mining equipment and practices.
• Must show strong emphasis on Planned/Scheduled work practices.
• Supervises employees within Kinross/RMGC policies and procedures.
• Must be able to adapt to constant shift changes.
• General understanding of mining operations, as well as limited understanding of milling and maintenance operations.
• General knowledge of equipment, I.E. Jumbos, Bolters, Underground Trucks, Loaders, etc…
• Working knowledge and skill with P.C. utilizing work processing, spreadsheet, dispatch, word, outlook explorer, and JD Edwards.

10 Must have strong training, verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills.

• The ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, management, vendors and/or contractors.
• Ability to work independently and 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.
• Underground mine rescue team experience preferred.
• Experience working with vendors specializing in underground equipment parts and component sales preferred.

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

• Background Check required
• US work permit 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).