Mine Fixed Maintenance Technician

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 produced gold from six different deposits in the region since 1990.  Currently the operation is managing an exciting multi-year pipeline of projects and is looking to build our team to effectively deliver results.

Job Summary

The Mine Fixed Maintenance Technician is responsible for the upkeep, troubleshooting, and repair of stationary equipment such as crushers, conveyors, pumps, and facility systems, which are critical to uninterrupted mine operations. This role is essential for safety, asset reliability, and production continuity.

Essential Functions

• Conduct routine and preventive maintenance, inspection, and servicing of fixed plant equipment
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues within stationary equipment and process systems.
• Install, remove, and replace equipment components, including valves, expansion joints, piping, and other mechanical assemblies.
• Perform advanced mechanical work such as fabrication, welding, lubrication, and repairs to restore equipment functionality.
• Use technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals to carry out maintenance activities and ensure repair accuracy.
• Maintain accurate work orders, maintenance logs, and reports to track all completed work and recurring issues.
• Support emergency/unscheduled repairs and participate in scheduled shutdowns and major overhauls.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, codes, and company policies—actively contributes to a safety-conscious workplace.
• Train and mentor entry-level technicians or apprentices as required.
• Collaborate with other maintenance and operational departments to set maintenance priorities and avoid unplanned downtime.
• Operate and monitor computerized preventive maintenance systems when required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Trade qualification or diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Maintenance, or equivalent experience in mining or heavy industry.
• 3+ years' experience in the maintenance of fixed plant or mining equipment preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, equipment troubleshooting skills, and ability to read schematics/manuals.
• Experience in welding, fabrication, and use of diagnostic tools.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and respond to emergency repairs.
• Commitment to safety and teamwork, with effective communication skills.

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 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.

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.

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationships

Mine Maintenance Superintendent

Language Requirements

English

Compensation Data

Hourly rate: $32.50 - $49.09 / hr

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with match
• Paid time off
• Stock purchase option
• 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).