Fire Prevention Officer

Located approximately 26 miles from the City of Fairbanks, Fort Knox is a centre of excellence for the Company as one of the few cold weather heap leach facilities in the world. Fort Knox celebrated its 25-year anniversary in 2021, and has produced over 8.5 million ounces since it began operation. In 2020, Kinross acquired Manh Choh – a project expected to commence production in 2024 and process ore at Fort Knox.

Fort Knox prioritizes being a strong contributor to the State and local communities, and since 2001, has helped support more than 300 community partners and has contributed more than US$25 million to the Alaska Mental Health Trust.

Job Summary

The Fire Prevention Officer (FPO) is responsible to ensure fire prevention systems are compliant and operational by verifying inspections and certifications, and reviewing the performance of equipment like alarms, sprinklers, extinguishers, suppression systems, and emergency lighting. The FPO also collaborates with site management and health and safety personnel to maintain fire safety compliance according to local, state, and federal regulations. Responsible for developing, reviewing, and updating company policies, procedures and permits related to fire safety including evacuation planning, fire drills and tabletop exercise.

Essential Functions

• Inspect fire alarm and suppression systems
• Inspect Emergency and exit lighting
• Prepare systems testing reports to verify proper operation and detect malfunctions.
• Ensure annual, monthly certification of fire extinguishing and suppression systems.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA standards, local fire codes, and manufacturer's recommendations.
• Maintain detailed monthly records of all inspections, tests, and maintenance.
• Reports submitted to safety officers, facility management, or local authorities having jurisdiction.
• Inspection schedule tracking and issuing reminders for re-inspections or maintenance.
• Verify that fire protection systems are installed, configured, certified and maintained according to applicable codes:
• Liaise with facility management, safety officers, business partners, and fire departments.
• Oversee and verify corrective work performed by vendors or in-house technicians.
• Re-inspect systems after corrective work or system modifications.
• Facilitate fire drills and provide technical support on system performance.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications And Skill Requirements

Education: A degree or diploma in fire science, fire protection engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in fire prevention, fire safety, risk identification and reduction methodology or a related field is required.

• Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of fire safety regulations, codes, and standards is required.
• Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are required.
• Certifications: Professional certifications such as Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) or equivalent are preferred.
• Physical Fitness: The ability to perform physical tasks and inspections is important.

Health, Safety And Environmental Requirements

• Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
• Have a strong commitment to safe working practices.
• Always Wears Personal Protective Equipment while in the production environment.
• Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions.
• Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements. 

Legislative Requirements

Language Requirements

Travel Requirements

Capabilities

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).