Kinross Gold Corporation

Mill Maintenance General Supervisor

Kinross Gold Corporation$95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; BS in mechanical or electrical engineering preferred.
  • Previous experience in maintenance planning and frontline supervision is required.
  • Detailed knowledge of maintenance practices and understanding of milling and gold recovery processes.
  • Strong PC skills with proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets.
  • Excellent verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills for effective interaction with all employee levels.
  • Self-starter who can work independently or in teams, within or alongside the management team.

Responsibilities

  • Establish maintenance priorities and collaborate with Mill Operations to meet production needs.
  • Supervise multi-craft supervisors to maintain safe and reliable equipment operations.
  • Evaluate department supervisors' performance and contribute to their training and development.
  • Manage performance evaluations, promotions, and disciplinary actions in conjunction with HR.
  • Oversee process modifications to enhance gold recovery and optimize safety and cost-efficiency.
  • Track monthly costs and maintain records of mill maintenance activities.
  • Collaborate with safety and environmental personnel to enhance workplace safety.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a safety-oriented workplace focused on process efficiencies.
  • Participation in the design and construction of plant expansions or modifications.
  • Chances for professional development and training within the department.
  • Work schedules may include flexibility for holidays, shifts, and weekends as necessary.
  • Regular performance reviews to measure and support growth.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Meet production goals by coordinating the activities of the mill, heap leach, and pond operations to maximize process efficiencies and gold recovery in a safety-oriented workplace.

Job Responsibilities

1. Establish maintenance priorities, and work with the Mill Operations group to meet production needs.
2. Supervise multi-craft supervisors and maintain acceptable equipment availabilities in a safe manner to meet the company's production goals.
3. Manage and evaluate the job performance of the department's supervisors concerning safety, production, mechanical / electrical training and development, and supervisory skills.
4. Review performance evaluations, recommend promotions, and carry out disciplinary actions, in conjunction with Human Resources as needed.
5. Supervise process modifications to increase gold recovery and plant availability, decrease costs, and improve safety and health aspects of the mill.
6. Track monthly cost
7. Keep records concerning all facets of mill maintenance including safety meetings, attendance, vacation, scheduling, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, and accidents.
8. Work with safety and environmental personnel to monitor work areas and maintain and improve the health and safety of the mine work environment.
9. Know all phases of mill equipment including critical components and change-out hours.
10. Prepare monthly summaries of maintenance activities and individual reports as required.
11. Participate in the design and construction of plant expansions or modifications.
12. Consistent exercise of discretion and judgment in job performance.
13. Review documentation of accidents, injuries, and equipment damage and recommend prevention strategies as necessary.
14. Punctuality and regular attendance is required.
15. Meet or exceed established performance expectations set by management.
16. Compliance with all company policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, safety, confidentiality, and environmental policies.
17. Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the state.
18. Work safely in all areas, identify potential safety hazards, and work with management to correct hazards.
19. Work without significant risk of harm to self and others.
20. Perform other duties as required.

Education and Experience

Education
1. High school diploma or equivalent required. Employee must have sufficient education to read and write instructions, perform simple mathematical calculations, and keep records.
2. BS degree in mechanical or electrical engineering is preferred.

Experience
1.Previous experience in maintenance planning and frontline supervision required.

Skills

1.Detailed knowledge of maintenance practices along with an understanding of the milling and gold recovery processes.
2.Complete understanding of mill and maintenance operations.
3.Good working knowledge and skill with a P.C. utilizing word processing and spreadsheet programs.
4.Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
5.Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently, with others in a team environment, and also as a member of the management team.
6.May work holidays, shift work, and weekends as required

Reporting Relationships

This role reports to the Mill Manager.

Legislative Requirements

US work permit required

Language Requirements

English

Travel Requirements

Travel not required, only exceptionally

About Kinross Gold Corporation

Kinross Gold Corporation is a Canadian-based gold mining company with mines and projects in Canada, the United States, Brazil, Chile, Russia, Ghana and Mauritania, employing approximately 9,300 people worldwide. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The company's mines are located in some of the most stable and mining-friendly regions globally. Kinross is focused on delivering value through operational excellence, financial discipline and responsible mining.
Learn more about Kinross Gold Corporation
Size
8,970 employees
Market Cap
$5.2 billion
Industry
Founded
1993
5 Year Trend
+1.4%
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