Round Mountain is an open-pit mine located in Nevada, one of the best mining jurisdictions in the world. The mine uses conventional open-pit mining methods and processes ore by mill and heap leach. Kinross began operating the mine in 2003, and it has since become a continuous improvement leader in the Company’s portfolio. Round Mountain poured its 15 millionth ounce in 2018. Round Mountain and the nearby Bald Mountain mine make up Kinross’ Nevada operations.
The Round Mountain mine is an important contributor to the Nye County economy and, working with local stakeholders, has helped achieve significant improvements in healthcare and education in the area.
Job Description
Kinross is looking for a full-time Underground Geologist to join the Nevada Round Mountain site with their Phase X Underground. Reporting to the SR UG Geologist, you will play a key role defining and exploring Round Mountain’s UG deposits. This is an ideal role for a Geologist with background in UG production management, UG Ore Control, Target generation, and UG muck management/reporting.
Job Responsibilities
• Managing daily ore control, including mapping, sampling, and muck management/reporting
• Assisting in safe workflow practices for UG Technical Services duties
• Geologic modeling of intercepts and contacts encountered
Education and Experience
• BS in Geology
• Strong written communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to stay organized and effectively manage priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Proficiency with software’s such as Vulcan, Leapfrog, AutoCad, and Microsoft suite is preferred
• Be authorized, or able to be authorized, to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Ability to effectively work in a multidiscipline environment
Why Work for Kinross
• Opportunity to be a part of the next chapter in Kinross history with the commencing of their Nevada based undergrounds.
• Competitive salaries, generous medical, dental, and vision plans, employer-provided supplementary insurance coverages, company-matched 401k, paid vacation, long-term incentive programs, company-matched share purchase program.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across a global organization, with a portfolio of geologically and culturally diverse operations or projects at multiple sites in the United States (Alaska, Washington, Nevada), as well as Canada, Brazil, Chile, Mauritania, with a growing pipeline of projects.
About Kinross
Kinross Gold is a senior gold mining company headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The Company is focused on delivering value through operational excellence, balance sheet strength, disciplined growth, and responsible mining. We strive to create economic benefits in host communities and countries, which are sustainable beyond the life of mine, while minimizing health and safety, environmental and social impacts of our operations. This commitment, shared by all of our employees and across the entire Company, is rooted in our core values, entrenched in our Safety and Sustainability Policy, and implemented through Kinross’ governance structure and management systems.
We put people first. We want our people to be known across the industry for their passion, ability and initiative. Our Chief Executive Officer and leadership teams are committed to creating inclusive environments that value, respect, and foster our diversity. Our strength comes from the diverse traditions, customs, and cultures of our people, and the interaction and growth that happens by bring those people together in teams. We value innovation, adaptability and accountability, and reward excellence.
If you are not contacted regarding this role, we encourage you to continue to apply to future positions at Kinross Nevada and elsewhere as your experience and expertise grow.
Reporting Relationships
• Typically reports to the Senior Underground Geologist
Legislative Requirements
Background Check required
US work permit required
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).
