Senior Mine Geologist

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 in 2017, our operation now manages properties at various stages of exploration, development, care & maintenance, and closure.

Job Summary

The Senior Geologist is responsible for acting as the front-line supervisor, project manager and people-leader for a team of mine geologists and geological drilling operations in an active, underground mining production environment. This role provides technical expertise, oversees geological data systems and modeling, and guides the geology team to deliver safe, efficient, and value-driven outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Act as lead geologist for day-to-day activities with production geology and mine-exploration groups.
• Develop, implement and maintain geological operating and sampling procedures.
• Act as project manager for active diamond core/RC drilling operations related to production geology and mine exploration programs.
• Prepare and present technical reports, models, and recommendations to support decision-making and strategic planning.
• Update short-range grade control mineral inventory and geological models.
• Responsible for mine exploration and grade control drilling program design.
• Collect field data and integrate with digital model.
• Assist in management of core shed activities and staffing.
• Manage assay lab submittals and data receival into geological database.
• Provide mine operations with geological reports working with other technical services functions to safely inform mine design adequacy.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to geology team members, fostering capability, collaboration, and adherence to safety and operational excellence.
• Work independently within broad guidelines to solve non-standard problems, applying best practices to improve geological processes and outcomes.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, influencing decisions that impact mine performance and supporting continuous improvement across geology and operations.
• Fosters a collaborative, safety-focused, and results-driven culture within the geology team and across operational departments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geological Engineering required.
• 5-8 years minimum, related experience in geology within the mining industry; underground mine experience required.
• Proven experience collecting geological field data, underground mapping and sampling preferred.
• Previous managerial position experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to compile, interpret, and analyze geologic and assay data to support operational decisions.
• Previous responsibility managing geological drilling programs and contracts.
• Proficiency with geological software packages (Seequent – Leapfrog Geo, Maptek – Vulcan, Deswik – CAD/Map) and database management software (AcQuire, MS Access)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to multiple levels of operations and management.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work on a team and independently.
• Valid drivers license and authorized to work in the US.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements

• Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
• Has 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 and Best 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 Chief Geologist.

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.

Language Requirements

English. 

Compensation Data

Salary Range: $105,000 - $120,000

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with match
• Paid time off
• Stock purchase option
• Basic life insurance
• Short Term Incentive

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).