Heap Leach Supervisor
Date: Apr 16, 2024
Location: Fairbanks, Alaska, USA
Company: Kinross Gold Corporation
Located approximately 26 miles from the City of Fairbanks, Fort Knox is a centre of excellence for the Company as one of the few cold weather heap leach facilities in the world. Fort Knox celebrated its 25-year anniversary in 2021, and has produced over 8.5 million ounces since it began operation. In 2020, Kinross acquired Manh Choh – a project expected to commence production in 2024 and process ore at Fort Knox.
Fort Knox prioritizes being a strong contributor to the State and local communities, and since 2001, has helped support more than 300 community partners and has contributed more than US$25 million to the Alaska Mental Health Trust.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis as protected by applicable state, federal and/or local law.
*Fort Knox is NOT a camp mine*
Job Description
Supervise and instruct the Heap Leach crew to perform in a cost-effective, safe, productive manner while protecting the environment and enhancing morale of others.
Job Responsibilities
1. Maintain close working relationship with the Mine Operations and Engineering on timing of ore deliveries, ripping requirements, reject placement, piping activities, etc.
2. Manage and evaluate the job performance of the heap leach personnel concerning safety, production, operator training, and development.
3. Review performance evaluations, recommend promotions, and carry out disciplinary actions in conjunction with Human Resources as needed.
4. Investigate, analyze, and supervise the documentation of accidents, injuries, and equipment damage.
5. Work with Purchasing and Warehouse to ensure constant availability of heap leach parts, tools, equipment, and consumables.
6. Monitor records concerning all facets of heap leach operations including safety meetings, attendance, training, vacations, scheduling, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, and accidents.
7. Monitor work areas on an ongoing basis to assure safe and cost-efficient maintenance goals.
8. Maintenance of a daily log for work assignments and accomplishments.
9. Prevent needless expenditures and lost production by minimizing equipment downtime through properly executed preventative maintenance and repairs.
10. Understand proper HDPE pipe and sheet fusion equipment and practice.
11. Determine and maintain solution application rates, preg, and barren flows.
12. Punctuality and regular attendance is required.
13. Meet or exceed established performance expectations set by management.
14. Compliance with all company policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, safety, confidentiality, and environmental policies.
15. Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the state.
16. Work safely in all areas and identify potential safety hazards and work with management to correct them.
17. Work without significant risk of harm to self and others.
18. Perform other duties as required.
Education and Experience
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Employee must have sufficient education to read and write instructions, perform simple mathematical calculations, and keep records.
Experience
A minimum of five years’ experience repairing and maintaining industrial equipment.
Skills
3. Necessary technical ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems pertaining to heap leach.
4. Previous crew mechanic experience.
5. Strong working knowledge of ore processing operations.
6. Must have solid verbal and written communication skills.
7. Must be a self-starter with the ability to work with others in a team environment.
8. Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the attached physical demands sheets.
9. May work holidays, shift work, and weekends as required.
Reporting Relationships
The Heap Leach Supervisor reports to the Ore Processing Manager
Legislative Requirements
Travel 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).
