Manager - Mechanical Engineering (12 months)

Who We Are

Founded in 1993, Kinross is a Canadian-based 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 four core values of Putting People First, Outstanding Corporate Citizenship, High Performance Culture, and Rigorous Financial Discipline.
 
Mining responsibly is a priority for Kinross, and we foster a culture that makes responsible mining and operational success inseparable. Our values-based approach ensures that sustainability and our environmental, social and governance commitments are a core part of our strategy and plans for future growth. In line with our values, we also aim to build meaningful partnerships with all of our stakeholders, including communities, shareholders, employees, governments and suppliers.
 
Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: KGC). 

Job Description

• To provide technical leadership in mechanical engineering; to develop and implement corporate policies, standards and specifications related to mechanical engineering.
• Contribute to the execution of the strategy for the engineering team, ensuring alignment with the organization’s overall strategy.
• Ensure quality standards are upheld in the field of specialization and participate in medium to long-term business and / or project planning on key projects by providing technical and cross-functional expertise.    

Job Responsibilities

• Lead key technical projects requiring mechanical engineering input/oversight including defining and achieving project goals, anticipating and minimizing risks, project management, managing resources and consultants.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Seek and implement opportunities to add value to the company’s project portfolio.
• Review project documents (policies, standards, specifications, drawings, data sheets) related to mechanical equipment and systems to assure they meet project objectives.
• Oversee mechanical discipline activities on major greenfield and brownfield capital projects, including the oversight of 3rd party consultants.
• Lead project teams – establishing project plans and milestones, analyzing risks, developing budgets and delegating work assignments.  
• Interface and coordinate with site operations teams.
• Assist commercial teams with technical support in procurement related to mechanical procurement packages.
• Take a coordination role in the construction and commissioning of mechanical systems.  
• Lead the process of preparing corporate documents (policies, standards, specifications) related to mechanical engineering. 
• Contribute to the execution of strategies related to mechanical engineering to enhance current engineering team practices and performance.
• Prepare business cases regarding projects and initiatives, analyze information and prepare technical documents to support decision making; present recommendations and status updates to key stakeholders.
• As Engineering Manager on selected projects, co-ordinate and direct work and of all engineering disciplines, often being the prime contact with the external engineering firm.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Formal professional designation in mechanical engineering either in Ontario or with a pathway to attain licensing in Ontario.
• 10+ years of related work experience.
• Good understanding of mining and processing equipment. Experience with sizing, selection, engineering, construction and commissioning of relevant mechanical systems.  
• Experience with mechanical engineering aspects of projects of varying scope and complexity from planning to commissioning stages.  
• Experience with engineering management of medium sized projects. This includes development and management of scope of work, schedules, budget as well as co-ordination. Working with engineering consultants, vendors, contractors and other stakeholders.  
• Ability to work independently as well as part of large multi-disciplinary teams.
  International experience.
• Project management or operational experience is an asset.
• Fluency in Portuguese, Spanish, or French is an asset. 

Personal Attributes

• Strong communications and presentation skills – with Management, Site staff, Consultants and Contractors.
• Works well both in a corporate environment as well as on site in projects and operations.
• Adaptable to dynamic needs of the business. 
• Able to travel for frequent but short periods.
• Team player with a strong inclination towards developing co-operative solutions, especially in situations where one does not have direct authority.