Kinross Nevada Maintenance Excellence - Development Opportunity

Round Mountain and Bald Mountain are two key open-pit gold mines in Nevada, vital to Kinross Gold’s operations. Together, they form Kinross' Nevada operations, contributing significantly to local economies. Both mines use conventional open-pit mining methods, with Round Mountain processing ore via mill and heap leach, and Bald Mountain benefiting from a large estimated mineral resource along the Carlin Trend. Round Mountain, which poured its 15 millionth ounce of gold in 2018, leads in continuous improvement, while Bald Mountain supports the largest private mining land package in the U.S. Both mines are committed to sustainable practices, including wildlife protection, habitat recovery, and education.

About the role

Acquire a comprehensive understanding of asset management to become a leader in maintenance, encompassing both technical and financial aspects of the business. This leadership development program prepares candidates for a maintenance supervisor position. Successful candidates will work approximately one year at their home site (Round Mountain or Bald Mountain in Nevada), followed by 24-36 months of rotation experience at other Kinross mine sites in the U.S. or internationally. Upon completion, candidates will be considered for a maintenance supervisor role at their home site.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of employees and integrity of assets by preventing failures.
• Optimize maintenance processes to align with budget constraints, reliability requirements, and cost-effectiveness.
• Identify and address items to enhance workforce productivity.
• Monitor daily operations and propose actions to improve key maintenance performance indicators for the plant and fleet.
• Implement continuous improvement practices in all processes involving asset maintenance, planning, and execution.
• Pursue cost reduction responsibly, prioritizing safety and gold production.
• Analyze failure history to generate insights that, combined with modeling techniques, will enhance reliability.
• Support management with weekly and monthly recommendations to improve gold production and asset availability.
• Understand equipment life cycles to optimize property costs.
• Develop a loss profile for the industrial plant and fleet.
• Lead and support the implementation of continuous improvement programs in the work area.
• Assist in long-term planning to reduce losses and improve asset availability.
• Develop “what if” scenarios to fully assess alternatives across multiple years and/or technical areas, and to assess risk.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering required.
• No more than 1 year of prior maintenance work experience.
• Minimum entry-level proficiency in English.

Skills

• Committed to safety best practices.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Flexibility and critical analysis.
• Common sense and proactivity.
• Resilience and systemic view of processes.

Site Details - Bald Mountain (Elko)

Location & Work Environment

Bald Mountain Mine is a remote, open-pit gold mining operation in northeastern Nevada, approximately 90 minutes from Elko. The site covers a large land package, requiring employees to work across different areas as needed. Transportation to and from the mine is available but not guaranteed. Employees must be comfortable working in a rugged, outdoor environment with varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, wind, and snow.

Additional Considerations

• Relocation benefits may be available for eligible candidates.
• Meals and amenities on-site are limited; employees should plan accordingly.
• Communication services may be unreliable in certain areas.
• Employees must be physically capable of working in an active mining environment, including prolonged sitting and standing, walking on uneven terrain, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required and will be provided.

Site Details - Round Mountain

Location

Round Mountain Gold is an open-pit mine in central Nevada. The town of Round Mountain is located 45 minutes north of Tonopah and 7 minutes from the mine site.

Amenities in Round Mountain

• Grocery store
• Daycare
• 9-hole golf course
• Restaurants
• Gas stations
• Post office
• K-12 school
• Community center
• Gym
• Indoor swimming pool
• Library
• Additional basic services

Housing

Shared company housing is available.

Work Environment

Employees should be comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, wind, and snow.

Additional Considerations

• Relocation benefits may be available for eligible candidates.
• Ability to work in an active mining environment, involving prolonged periods of sitting and standing.
• Capability to walk on uneven terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Personal Protective Equipment will be provided and must be worn as necessary.

Schedule

Bald Mountain

• Schedule to be determined and may include:
  • Monday – Thursday, 10-hour shifts
  • A 5/4 rotational schedule (five days on, four days off)
  • Night shifts may be part of the rotation
• Flexibility is required based on operational needs.

Round Mountain

• Monday through Thursday, 10-hour shifts.
• Employees must be flexible as schedules may change based on operational needs.

Reporting Relationships

Typically reports to the Mobile Maintenance Superintendent.

Legislative Requirements

• Background check required.
• US work permit required.

Travel Requirements

• Ability and willingness to travel to operational site(s).
• Ability to travel internationally.

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 responsible mining, operational excellence, disciplined growth, and balance sheet strength.