General Maintenance Supervisor

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 General Supervisor, the incumbent supervises a crew of mechanics, carpenters, and laborers to ensure a safe, efficient and productive work environment.

Essential Functions

1.  Assign crews and equipment to specific tasks to meet daily maintenance goals and ensure that the area is safe for employees to work. 
2.  Supervise crew activities during shifts to ensure safe and efficient completion of assignments. 
3.  Develop crew skills to levels of maximum efficiency and safety.
4.  Works with General Maintenance Planner to ensure that all parts, special tools and equipment necessary to complete the planned work are available and accounted for before the job begins.
5.  Coordinate with Mine Personnel and Ancillary Personnel on repairs and maintenance to be completed.
6.  Returns well-documented and completed shift paperwork in a timely manner, attend meetings as necessary.
7.  Actively communicates with the General Supervisor, periodically update them on the status of work being performed.
8.  Ensure that all company policies are always abided by, namely in the areas of health, safety and environmental protection. 
9.  Monitors work locations with a high level of attention to detail to ensure compliance with safety standards, operational requirements, and company expectations. 
10.  Coordinates with external organizations, contractors, vendors, and service providers to facilitate repairs, maintenance activities, and system improvements as required. 
11.  Maintains the highest standards of professionalism, respect, discretion, and confidentiality while interacting with employees, contractors, customers, and other stakeholders. 
12.  Effectively manages rapidly changing priorities across multiple sites while maintaining team focus, productivity, morale, and alignment with organizational objectives. 

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

1.  Create a team who places safe production first.
2.  Meet Kinross Way maintenance goals.
3.  The incumbent fosters team development.
4.  Must show strong emphasis on Planned/Scheduled work practices.
5.  Supervises employees within Kinross/RMGC policies and procedures.
6.  Must have strong training and communication skills.
7.  Must be proficient at JDE, Microsoft Office and email systems.
8.  5 years of equipment/site maintenance experience in a mining or construction environment. 
9.  3 years supervisory experience.
10.  Requires valid driver’s license.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements

•    Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
•    Have a strong commitment to safe working practices. 
•    Always Wears Personal Protective Equipment while in the production environment. 
•    Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions. 
•    Follows operating procedures and comply 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).