Maintenance Supervisor

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 Summary

Under the general supervision of the Maintenance General Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring a safe, efficient, and productive work environment while continuously aligning daily functions with Kinross’ values and company policies. The Maintenance Supervisor leads by example in Safety, Attendance, Attitude, and Performance, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

This position follows a 5/4 rotation, alternating between days and nights, to support continuous maintenance coverage and operational reliability.

Essential Functions

• Develop maintenance assignments and assign crew members to specific tasks to meet daily mine maintenance goals within the Kinross Way for Maintenance.
• Supervise crew activities during shifts to ensure the safe and efficient completion of assignments.
• Coach and develop crew members through task-specific and specialized training to achieve maximum efficiency and safety.
• Collaborate with the Planning Department and other maintenance personnel to ensure all parts, tools, and equipment are available before work begins.
• Perform daily administrative duties including timecards, reports, supply requisitions, safety meetings, environmental inspections, vacation schedules, and work order management.
• Maintain accurate records of both reactive and proactive work, ensuring all maintenance activities are properly documented.
• Maintain a performance log for each reporting employee and ensure personnel evaluations are completed on time.
• Supervise a crew of 5 or more employees, including mechanics, welders, electricians, and laborers.
• Oversee crew training and complete required MSHA 5000-23 documentation for all applicable jobs.
• Conduct weekly Safety Talks, daily crew lineouts, and other assigned meetings.
• Ensure optimum use and maintenance of facilities, tools, and maintenance vehicles.
• Maintain regular communication with the Maintenance General Supervisor, providing updates on project status and crew performance.
• Act as a liaison with Operations to plan, monitor, and execute planned maintenance, capital, and construction projects.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration across departments to ensure continuity of operations.
• Promote and maintain the Critical Risk Management (CRM) program, ensuring all tasks are performed safely and without risk to self or others.
• Conduct accident and incident investigations and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, including Safety, Environmental, Confidentiality, and Code of Conduct requirements.
• Meet or exceed performance expectations set by management.
• Demonstrate punctuality and consistent attendance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Must be able to operate JD Edwards.
• Meet or exceed performance expectations set by management.
• Demonstrate punctuality and consistent attendance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Must be able to operate JD Edwards.

Qualifications And Skills Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook); experience with databases and spreadsheets required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Maintenance, preferably in a construction or mining environment.
• Minimum 2 years’ supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience participating in shutdown planning preferred.
• Ability to maintain effective communication and continuity within and across departments.
• Direct supervision of crew members to execute the operational plan; must hold crew accountable for adhering to SOPs.
• Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of SOPs within the Maintenance Department; collaborate with the trainer to communicate procedural updates to crews.
• Willingness to attend required training to enhance supervisory effectiveness.
• Strong understanding of maintenance operations, as well as ore processing and mine operations.
• Excellent verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Strong administrative and organizational abilities; capable of working independently or as part of the management team.
• Must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work full-time in the United States.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Maintenance, preferably in a construction or mining environment.
• Minimum 2 years’ supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience participating in shutdown planning preferred.
• Ability to maintain effective communication and continuity within and across departments.

Working Conditions

• This position is located at the Kinross Bald Mountain Mine, operating on a 5/4 rotating schedule of days and nights.
• Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor mine site environments, often in inclement weather conditions and at high altitudes.
• The incumbent must be able to safely perform work in areas of varying noise levels, dust, and exposure to mine operations.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times as required by company policy.
• Frequent walking, standing, climbing, and bending are required, along with the ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds.
• The position requires regular interaction with crew members, other departments, and contractors, maintaining strong communication and adherence to safety standards at all times.

Health, Safety, And Environmental Requirements

•     Leader in all safety and environmental considerations.
•     Unwavering 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. 

Kinorss Leadership Practices

•    Creates an environment where nothing is more important than every employee returning home safe and healthy every day.
•    Creates an environment in which people are unfailingly treated with respect.
•    Fosters the talent and potential of all employees by enabling them to grow, develop, and make a difference in the organization.
•    Demonstrates that leadership in the areas of environmental performance and community and stakeholder relations is fundamental to the way we plan and manage our business. 
•    Holds self and others accountable for the decisions, commitments, and behaviors required to deliver outstanding results.
•    Uses judgment to manage business complexities, prioritize and balance conflicting demands to make timely decisions that best advance Kinross strategy.
•    Builds and brings teams and people together to achieve organizational goals.  Models humility by going beyond self-interest for the good of the group.
•    Understands the economic implications of decisions and consistently uses all resources effectively and efficiently to maximize shareholder value.
•    Relentlessly champions, develops and embeds best practices. 
 

Kinross Compentencies

•     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.
 

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).