Weekend Gold Mining Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Meet production and maintenance goals by coordinating the activities of the mill to maximize process efficiencies and maintain the Kinross Ways for Maintenance metrics.

• Establish operating and maintenance priorities by working with the Mill Superintendent to meet production goals.
• Establish operating priorities and work with Maintenance and Operations teams to coordinate activities in completing work orders.
• Supervise multi-craft General Foreman and maintain acceptable equipment availabilities in a safe manner to meet the company's production goals.
• Manage and evaluate the job performance of the Mill Maintenance General Foreman and Sr Planner concerning safety, production, training and development, and supervisory skills.
• Recommend and coordinate process modifications to increase gold recovery and plant availability, decrease costs, and improve safety and health aspects of the mill.
• Review performance evaluations, recommend promotions, and carry out disciplinary actions as needed.
• Review documentation of accidents, injuries, and equipment damage and recommend prevention strategies as necessary.
• Work with purchasing and warehouse to ensure constant availability of mill maintenance consumables.
• Monitor records concerning all facets of maintenance in the mill including safety meetings, attendance, vacations, scheduling, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, and accidents.
• Possess knowledge of all phases of mill equipment including critical components and change-out hours.
• Work with safety and environmental personnel to monitor work areas and maintain and improve the health and safety of the mill work environment.
• Work with the Ore Processing Manager to compile annual operating budgets.
• Prepare monthly summaries and individual reports as required.
• Participate in the design and construction of plant expansions or modifications.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Must be production oriented.
• Punctuality and regular attendance is required.
• Meet or exceed established performance expectations set by management.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures, including, but not limited to safety, confidentiality, and environmental policies.
• Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the state.
• Work safely in all areas and identify potential safety hazards and work with management to correct them.
• Work without significant risk of harm to self and others.
• Perform other duties as required.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.  Employee must have sufficient education to read and write instructions, perform simple mathematical calculations, and keep records.
• Bachelor of Science in engineering required or equivalent work experience.
• Ten years previous experience in process plant operations, including five years in precious metals, maintenance planning, and front line supervision is required.
• General knowledge of mining and the integration of the mining, milling, and maintenance functions.
• Good working knowledge and skills with a P.C. utilizing word processing and spreadsheet programs.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, problem solving, and persuasive skills, and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently, with others in a team environment, and as part of the management team.
• Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the attached physical demands sheets.
• Must be available for shift work, overtime, holidays, and weekends.

• Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
• Have a strong 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.