Ore Processing General Supervisor
Supervisory Roles
Round Mountain is an open-pit mine located in Nevada, one of the best mining jurisdictions in the world. The mine uses conventional open-pit mining methods and processes ore by mill and heap leach. Kinross began operating the mine in 2003, and it has since become a continuous improvement leader in the Company's portfolio. Round Mountain poured its 15 millionth ounce in 2018. Round Mountain and the nearby Bald Mountain mine make up Kinross' Nevada operations.
The Round Mountain mine is an important contributor to the Nye County economy and, working with local stakeholders, has helped achieve significant improvements in healthcare and education in the area.
Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Ore Processing Manager at Bald Mountain, the General Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all process operations at the Gold Hill Facility at Round Mountain. This position provides leadership and direction for the Gold Hill ADR plant and refinery while ensuring the highest standards of health and safety, environmental compliance, regulatory adherence, and operational excellence. The General Supervisor is responsible for meeting production targets, optimizing plant performance, and fostering a safe, efficient, and productive work environment. Note: this position will be out of Round Mountain but report to Bald Mountain leadership.
Essential Functions
Meet or exceed production goals in a safe and innovative manner. Work in cooperation with all departments, being involved in emergency and preventive maintenance activities on equipment and operational coordination to ensure continuity of production process. Work in cooperation with the environmental department to ensure regulatory compliance. Provide safe working conditions and ensure that all safety concerns are addressed and resolved. Administrate, educate, and counsel employees and supervisors in the correct methods, practices, standards and SOPs for Ore Processing (ADR and Refinery). Lead department projects, short and long term with the purpose of improving the workforce, production efficiencies and cost reduction. Continually trains on leading Ore Processing ADR and Refinery practices. Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct. Meets or exceeds established performance expectations set by management. Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance. Works without risk or harm to self and others. Punctuality and regular attendance required. Helps develop other department personnel to perform duties listed above. Assume duties of the Process Manager as needed.
Qualifications and Skill Requirements
Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical concepts of ADR, Strip Circuit, and Refinery Strong understanding of ADR, Refinery fluid hydrodynamics. General understanding mining, stack plan, and blending operations as well as leaching processes. Strong leadership skills. Proven organization skills. The ability to think analytically, develop and move forwards new ideas to improve the process. The ability to handle multiple priorities/problems and the same time. The ability to execute findings and recommendations. The ability to present BMM policy without bias and with consistency. The ability to communicate with all levels of personnel. A college degree is preferred. HS degree with applicable experience will be considered. 7-10 years mining. 5 years of experience in ore processing. 4 Years minimum supervisor experience Requires valid driver's license.
Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements
Kinross Competencies
Legislative Requirements
Background Check required
US work permit required
Language Requirements
English
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).
The Round Mountain mine is an important contributor to the Nye County economy and, working with local stakeholders, has helped achieve significant improvements in healthcare and education in the area.
Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Ore Processing Manager at Bald Mountain, the General Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all process operations at the Gold Hill Facility at Round Mountain. This position provides leadership and direction for the Gold Hill ADR plant and refinery while ensuring the highest standards of health and safety, environmental compliance, regulatory adherence, and operational excellence. The General Supervisor is responsible for meeting production targets, optimizing plant performance, and fostering a safe, efficient, and productive work environment. Note: this position will be out of Round Mountain but report to Bald Mountain leadership.
Essential Functions
Qualifications and Skill Requirements
Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements
- Leader in all safety and environmental considerations.
- Unwavering 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 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.
Legislative Requirements
Background Check required
US work permit required
Language Requirements
English
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).