Process Maintenance General Supervisor
Date: Jan 24, 2025
Location: Round Mountain, Nevada, USA
Company: Kinross Gold Corporation
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 Description
Under the direction of the Maintenance Superintendent, the General Supervisor directs all activities for their respective maintenance department to meet production goals in a safe and efficient manner.
Job Responsibilities
Safety and Compliance:
• Enforce strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct regular safety meetings and training sessions for the team.
• Perform safety audits and inspections, addressing any issues promptly.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant governmental and industry regulations.
• Participate in incident investigations and contribute to safety improvements.
Team Leadership:
• Actively engage in recruiting and developing a diverse team of technicians
• Supervise, mentor, and develop the Process and Electrical Maintenance team.
• Organize work plans, prioritize, and administer processes and procedures to ensure efficient use of time and resources.
• Promote a high-performance culture by setting expectations, conducting performance reviews, and providing feedback and coaching.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
Operational Management:
• Oversee daily maintenance operations for Process equipment (crushers, conveyors, pumps, etc.) and electrical systems (power distribution, motor controls, etc.).
• Ensure the timely and efficient completion of preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime and maximize equipment availability.
• Monitor and analyze maintenance KPIs (key performance indicators) such as equipment availability, mean time between failures, and repair turnaround time.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment failures, providing technical guidance to the maintenance team.
• Implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) practices and recommend equipment upgrades and modifications.
• Ensure that the team is properly trained in the latest techniques, tools, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with the Mine Operations, Processing, and Engineering teams to align maintenance activities with overall production schedules.
• Work with the Planning department to develop and implement long-term maintenance plans, schedules, and shutdowns.
• Assist in budgeting for maintenance operations and manage expenditures within approved limits.
• Coordinate with procurement for timely sourcing of spare parts, tools, and consumables.
• Manage relationships with external contractors, ensuring quality work and adherence to schedules.
Education and Experience
1. Education
a. Relevant trade certification (Electrician, Millwright, etc.)
b. Diploma or degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field desirable
c. Must understand NFPA 70E Standard
2. Strong understanding of CIC, VCIC, Kilns, Scrubbers, Pressure Strip, pumps, leaching & other systems related to gold recovery
3. Minimum 7-10 years of experience in heavy industrial or mining environments, with at least 3-5 years in a supervisory or foreman role.
4. Proficient in use of JDE and Microsoft Office programs.
5. Must be 18 years old and presently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis.
6. Requires valid driver’s license.
7. The ability to communicate with all levels of personnel
8. Strong leadership/team building skills
Reporting Relationships
• Typically reports to the Process Maintenance Superintendent.
Legislative Requirements
Language Requirements
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).
