Intern - Mine Engineer Job at Kinross Gold Corporation, Elko, NV

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  • Kinross Gold Corporation
  • Elko, NV

Job Description

Bald Mountain is an open-pit mine with a large estimated mineral resource in the largest private mining land package in the U.S. The mine is located in White Pine County, one of the best mining jurisdictions in the world, along the southern extension of the prolific Carlin trend. Bald Mountain and the nearby Round Mountain mine make up Kinross’ Nevada operations.

Bald Mountain is an important contributor to the economy of northeastern Nevada and maintains a comprehensive environmental strategy including wildlife protection, habitat recovery and education.

Job Description

Under the direction of the Senior Mine Engineer, this person will learn entry-level engineering tasks with a focus on Geotechnical Engineering and/or Blast Engineering while continuously aligning daily functions to reflect Kinross’ values. Project goals will be identified early, based on skills and interest, to support day to day operations and finish with a project deliverable.

This position is based out of Bald Mountain (Elko/Spring Creek, Nevada). The schedule is Monday - Thursday, 4 X 10-hour shifts. 

Job Responsibilities

• Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct. 
• Meets or exceeds established performance expectations set by management.
• Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance.
• Works without risk or harm to self and others. 
• Punctuality and regular attendance required.
• Helps develop other department personnel to perform duties listed above.
• Performs other related functions as assigned by supervisor.

Education and Experience

• Interest and ability to work on highwall design and as-built wall control parameters and/or blast design and quality control.
• Ability to work and learn to operate instrumentation in the field in a variety of weather conditions and return to the office for data analysis and project development.
• Working knowledge and skill with P.C. utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
• Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills. 
• General understanding of mining operations, as well as limited understanding of milling and maintenance operations. 
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management. 
• Ability to work independently and also as a member of the management team. 
• Demonstrates strong administrative, organizational and technical writing skills 
• Must be 18 years old and presently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis. 
• Requires valid driver’s license. 
• Minimum of 2 years towards engineering or related Bachelor’s degree and 0-2 year engineering experience. 
• Demonstrated leadership ability and initiative. 
• Hard working Team Player. 
• Responsible to manage the Environmental Health and Safety Management system in his/her areas of responsibility.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements
• 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. 

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

  • Works under the direct supervision of the Senior Mine Engineer.

Legislative Requirements

US work permit required

Background Check required

Language Requirements

English

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).

Job Tags

Full time, Internship, Work at office, Shift work,

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