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 Description

Under the direction of the Chief Engineer, this person will learn entry-level engineering tasks with a focus on Geotechnical Engineering and/or Blast Engineering while continuously aligning daily functions to reflect Kinross’ values. Project goals will be identified early, based on skills and interest, to support day to day operations and finish with a project deliverable.

Job Responsibilities

1. Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct. 
2. Meets or exceeds established performance expectations set by management.
3. Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance.
4. Works without risk or harm to self and others. 
5. Punctuality and regular attendance required.
6. Helps develop other department personnel to perform duties listed above.
7. Performs other related functions as assigned by supervisor.

Education and Experience

1. Interest and ability to work on highwall design and as-built wall control parameters and/or blast design and quality control.
2. Ability to work and learn to operate instrumentation in the field in a variety of weather conditions and return to the office for data analysis and project development.
3. Working knowledge and skill with P.C. utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
4. Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills. 
5. General understanding of mining operations, as well as limited understanding of milling and maintenance operations. 
6. Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management. 
7. Ability to work independently and also as a member of the management team. 
8. Demonstrates strong administrative, organizational and technical writing skills 
9. Must be 18 years old and presently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis. 
10. Requires valid driver’s license. 
11. Minimum of 2 years towards engineering or related Bachelor’s degree and 0-2 year engineering experience. 
12. Demonstrated leadership ability and initiative. 
13. Hard working Team Player. 
14. Responsible to manage the RMGC Environmental Health and Safety Management system in his/her areas of responsibility.

Reporting Relationships

• Works under the direct supervision of the Chief Mine Engineer.

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).

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