Job Summary

Under the direction of the General Manager, the incumbent will oversee the maintenance for the Curlew Basin mine site. This role requires strong technical expertise, management skills, and a deep understanding of safety and operational efficiency.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the mobile, fixed, and electrical maintenance activities at the mine site.
• Lead, develop, and grow the mine maintenance team; provide guidance, mentorship, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategies to optimize equipment availability, reliability and utilization.
• Develop, implement, and manage the preventive and corrective maintenance plans and schedules for the mine site.
• Ensure the maintenance team safely achieve availability, reliability and cost targets through the delivery of effective maintenance plans and schedules.
• Effectively communicate with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Foster a safe and highly productive workplace through clear communications, efficient workflows, and system implementation (e.g. inspections, workplace organization).
• Review and approve requisitions for parts, equipment and services (after ensuring they accurately reflect the desired materials and/or services required) to ensure cost-efficient procurement practices.
• Manage and maintain parts inventory, including critical spares to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of the mine’s maintenance activities and expenditures.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives where possible without compromising safety or quality.
• Manage the maintenance budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions for parts, equipment, and labor.
• Ensure that maintenance employees, programs, and systems are effective and support restart and production goals.
• Oversee administration of the maintenance contracts.
• Manage and maintain the maintenance job progression system and ensure that it is administered consistently and equitably.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• A bachelor’s degree of Mechanical, Electrical, or Mining Engineering preferred.
• 10+ years of maintenance experience in a mining or industrial environment.
• 5+ years of experience in a supervisory role with proven team building skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of mining equipment and underground mining operations.
• Strong knowledge in electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic troubleshooting and diagnostics.
• Proficiency in use of computer systems including, but not limited to, JDE and Microsoft Office programs.
• Possesses strong leadership capabilities and the ability to foster a collaborative and cohesive team environment.
• Exhibits a high level of integrity and ethical behavior in all professional interactions.
• Ability to recognize and resolve conflicts.
• Superior communication and reporting skills
• Enthusiastic, self-driven and dynamic, proactive attitude.
• Valid driver’s license and authorized to work in the US.

Kinross 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.

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.

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to Maintenance Manager

Language Requirements

Compensation Data

Salary Range: $150,000 - $165,000

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with match
• Paid time off
• Stock purchase option
• Basic life insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Incentive