Senior Exploration Geologist

Bald Mountain is an open-pit mine with a large estimated mineral resource in the largest private mining land package in the U.S. The mine is located in White Pine County, one of the best mining jurisdictions in the world, along the southern extension of the prolific Carlin trend. Bald Mountain and the nearby Round Mountain mine make up Kinross’ Nevada operations. 

Bald Mountain is an important contributor to the economy of northeastern Nevada and maintains a comprehensive environmental strategy including wildlife protection, habitat recovery and education.

Job Summary

Supervise and/or carry out exploration projects and evaluation programs.  Provide senior level technical advice and direction to management and staff.  Design exploration programs and evaluate results while serving as a mentor to junior staff. Report to the Exploration Superintendent. The employee will work continuously to align daily functions to reflect Kinross’ values and work in accordance with standard operating procedures. 

Essential Functions

•  Provide technical supervision of exploration activities in the field as well as the office.
•  Carry out and oversee technical functions (mapping, drill hole logging, sampling etc.).
•  Integrate and interpret geologic mapping, geophysical, geochemical, and RC and core drilling data.
•  Assist with geologic modeling updates, and provide support to resource and mine geologists.
•  Assist in preparing budget requests and negotiation contracts for exploration as needed.
•  Assist in preparing reports (monthly, annual, stakeholder, etc.).
•  Prepare business cases regarding individual projects and initiatives and present results and recommendations.
•  Ensure exploration data is well documented for accuracy and quality in a timely and efficient manner. 
•  Assist other departments with tasks that involve geologic issues.
•  Keep current on new developments in geology and other fields that might improve efficiency in developing, handling and interpreting geologic data.
•  Establish and maintain a professional relationship with various academic staff, federal and state geologists, independent consultants and geologists and industry peers.
•  Possess a positive attitude at all times and good organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
•  Help develop other department personnel to perform duties listed above.
•  Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct.
•  Meet or exceed established performance expectations set by management.
•  Consistently exercise discretion and judgment in job performance.
•  Work without risk or harm to self and others.
•  Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by state agency, or must be able to pass driver competency course and exam.
•  Punctuality and regular attendance required, some flexibility with remote work possible with prior approval.
•  Perform other related functions as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

1.  Previous experience in mining and exploration required.
2.  Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing situations.
3.  Ability to work independently and also as a member of the management team.
4.  Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
5.  Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the attached physical demands sheets.
6.  Good working knowledge and skill with a PC utilizing office applications and GIS software; knowledge of AcQuire, Leapfrog, ArcGIS, ioGAS, other related geologic software.
7.  Must have a strong commitment to safety in the working environment.
8.  Has a strong working knowledge of exploration techniques and a thorough understanding of drilling and assaying techniques.
9.  Conscientious in taking on new tasks to improve skills.
10.  Satisfactory safety, performance, and attendance is required.
11.  Be a positive, safety-minded contributor to the team. 
12.  Ability to work independently and as a part of the team.
13.  Consistently willing to learn and improve skills.
14.  Must be available for shift work, overtime, holidays and weekends. 
15.  Must be 18 years old and presently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis. 
16.  Possession of a valid driver’s license required.

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 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.  

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).