Job Description

Discover a rewarding career opportunity at Kinross in the stunning rural landscapes of Washington State.  Recognized for our leadership in low-impact mine development and nationally acclaimed for our reclamation and closure practices, our team has extracted ore from six different deposits in the region since 1989.  Following the conclusion of mining activities at our flagship Buckhorn underground mine in 2017, our operation now manages properties at various stages of exploration, development, care & maintenance, and closure.

Job Summary

The Mine Supervisor is a fixed-term role supporting the Curlew Basin Exploration Project with a length of 9 months. The Mine Supervisor is responsible for acting as the Owner’s Representative for the oversight of the Contractor conducting underground development.   Supervision of the Owner’s workforce in support of the contract will also be a key responsibility, as well ensuring development targets are met, safety standards are upheld, and workers are properly supervised and supported. They will play a key role in the day-to-day operations of the mine and act as a liaison between the contractors and the owner’s management.

Essential Functions

1. Ensure the Contractor is working to all applicable standards.
2. Daily approval of the Contractor’s completed activities.
3. Coordination of activities between Owner’s and Contractor’s crews.
4. Organize and lead Owner’s crews to meet project plans, schedules and goals.
5. Conduct ground inspections and provide guidance on applicable ground support standards
6. Clearly communicate the daily objectives and priorities to Owner’s crews.
7. Provides instructions and training in the proper use of equipment.
8. Provides and coordinates available resources to set operating priorities to achieve daily goals.
9. Provide supervisory overview of the development cycle and mine services installations as required by both Owner and Contractor.
10. Monitor mining equipment and tools for proper functioning and report any malfunctions or maintenance needs.
11. Monitor, track and document Contractor delays
12. Review and provide input on Contractor Change Order Requests
13. Conduct mine inspections to ensure safety and quality standards are being met by employees and contractors.
14. Maintain accurate records of daily activities, material movements, and any safety incidents or irregularities.
15. Responsible to maintain adequate inventories of mine related supplies.
16. Responsible for thinking ahead and scheduling daily activities for more than 7 days in advance.
17. Collaborate with stakeholders and other departments. 
18. Operate a company vehicle and other equipment as assigned. 
19. Ensuring those on the shift are upholding to Kinross Kettle River policies and procedures. 
20. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
    

Qualifications and Skills

• 10 years of experience working in an underground mine.
• 5 years of experience supervising a team. 
• High School or equivalent. 
• Thorough knowledge of all underground mining practices, and procedures.
• Ability to operate mining equipment at the highest standards and production rates.
• Ability to make decisions relative to production and maintenance. 
• Understanding of mine health and safety laws and regulations.
• Ability to supervise a team and work independently. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience utilizing basic Microsoft Suit programs. 
  

Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements

• Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
• Has a strong commitment to safe working practices.
• Utilizes personal protective equipment at all times while in the production environment.
• Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions. 
• Complies with all regulatory and company requirements. 
• Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
• Has a strong commitment to safe working practices.
• Utilizes personal protective equipment at all times while in the production environment.
• Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions. 
• Complies with all regulatory and company 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. 
  

Reporting Relationships

Reports to Projects Superintendent

Language Requirements

English

Compensation

Bi-Weekly Salary Range: $4,038.00 - $4,423.00

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with match
• Paid time off
• Basic life insurance
  

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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