Senior Mine Engineer

Bald Mountain is an open-pit mine with a large estimated mineral resource in the largest private mining land package in the U.S. 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.

About the Role

Responsible for carrying out a full range of engineering functions including but not limited to: development of an accurate mine plan, evaluating assumptions and production rates, pit design updates, analyzing equipment needs, managing multiple projects, creation of alternative mine plans and scenarios, and evaluation of various options with the goal of maximizing revenue in alignment with developed Forecasts, Budget, and Life of Mine plans and schedules. Must show the ability and willingness to supervise, manage performance, and develop department personnel. Will have direct involvement and integration with staff from all departments and across the mining value chain to ensure optimal utilization of resources and personnel, and maximize productivity. Qualified candidates may be eligible for both a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or oversee short-term (daily, weekly, and monthly) plans based on reserve and ore control models, production budgets, and forecasts.
• Generate medium-term and forecast mine plans in coordination with other departments as required, ensuring alignment with the overall budget plan.
• Provide input for long-term and Life of Mine (LOM) plan coordination.
• Mentor and develop direct reports to ensure optimal performance of the section.
• Manage performance of direct reports and identify opportunities for maximizing strengths and areas of development.
• Evaluate alternative designs and mine plans based on various operational scenarios with the goal of maximizing productivity and revenue.
• Conduct equipment studies to verify that planned production goals can be met and make recommendations for opportunities that maximize efficiency and productivity of the entire operation.
• Complete federal and state permit compliance reports or documentation as required.
• Represent the company in requests for bids for capital earthwork and site construction jobs.
• Design or generate maps, as-built, bench plans, cross-sections, or permit drawings as required.
• Monitor monthly production and provide current pit topography from monthly mine advance surveys or aerial surveys.
• Integrate with upstream and downstream disciplines and processes to ensure consideration in planning and reconciliation processes.
• Coordinate interdepartmental activities that directly impact daily production targets.
• Generate mine planning and project management monthly summaries for use in company reporting.
• Provide support, as needed, to other departments on monthly reporting.
• Review designs of dumps, access roads, ramps, and mine site facilities.
• Perform project management duties, including assisting with operational and capital project teams as required.
• Consistent exercise of discretion and judgment in job performance.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures including safety, confidentiality, and environmental policies.
• Work safely in all areas, identify potential safety hazards, and work with management to correct them.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• BS Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Minimum of five years of experience in an open-pit mining environment preferred.
• Knowledge of engineering techniques as they apply to pit design, mine planning, equipment analysis, and project management.
• Thorough understanding of open-pit mining operations as well as a general understanding of heap leaching process and mine maintenance.
• Working knowledge of one or more computer-aided mine design and scheduling software packages (MineSight, Deswik, or Vulcan, etc.).
• Proficiency in MS Office suite of software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience in supervising and developing personnel is preferred.
• Strong commitment to safe working practices.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the attached physical demands sheets.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the state.
• Punctuality and regular attendance is required.
• May work on a rotational basis, holidays, shift work, and weekends as required.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements

• Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
• Have 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.

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.

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.

Background check and US work permit required. English language proficiency is necessary.