Production Driller

Bald Mountain is an open-pit mine with a large estimated mineral resource in the largest private mining land package in the U.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 Description The incumbent will be responsible for the daily operation of a blast-hole drill in an active mine environment. Job Responsibilities Safely operates drill in accordance with standard operating procedures and supervisor instruction to achieve production goals.

Prepares and maintains drilling paperwork, including pre-shift inspections, drill reports, inventory sheets, and sample tags.

Perform and document pre-shift inspections and monitors gauges and equipment frequently.

Visually inspects work areas for potential hazards and works to correct them or report any problems to supervisor immediately.

Collect drill-hole samples using proper sampling techniques for laboratory analysis as needed.

Safely operate drill equipment with a high degree of competence, skill and proficiency.

Operate drill support water trucks as needed.

Assists the blast crew in blasting functions as needed.

Meet or exceed established performance expectations set by management.

Compliance with all company policies and procedures including but not limited to safety, confidentiality, and environmental policies.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements General background in heavy equipment operation preferred.

Minimum three years experience in the operation of blast hole production drill rigs required. Including: Ingersol Rand DML, Atlas Copco DML, Atlas Copco Pit Viper 231, Atlas Copco Pit Viper 271 production drills (3-5 yrs.) A good understanding of DTH and rotary drilling required.

Must be cognizant of the condition of the surrounding work area and the performance of the machine being used in order to avoid dangerous situations and maintain good working condition of machinery.

Must be able to carry out assignments free of constant supervision.

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Must be available for shift work, overtime, holidays and weekends.

Must be 18 years old and presently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis.

Additional Skills Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.

Wears Personal Protective Equipment at all times while in the production environment.

Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements.

Developing and communicating rigorous and creative business strategies that drive sustainable value.

Understanding and building relationships with external parties that strengthen and sustain competitive advantage.

Applying commercial rigor and discipline to all business decisions and customer relationships.

• Reporting Relationships This position reports to the Drill & Blast Shift Supervisor.

US work permit required

Travel Requirements Require travel to operational site(s)

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: