Apply on Employer Site

Kinross Gold Corporation · 1 day ago

Continuous Improvement & Innovation Data Analyst

Fairbanks, Alaska, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Kinross Gold Corporation is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations in multiple countries. They are seeking a Continuous Improvement & Innovation Data Analyst to perform data analysis work related to new technologies and process improvement, facilitate departmental improvement efforts, and support decision-making through data sourcing and reporting enhancements.

MiningMining TechnologyPrecious Metals

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Promote the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of operations by identifying and implementing opportunities for cost reductions and process improvements by utilizing the PEARL framework

Perform cost and benefit analysis on proposed projects where benefits could be considered safety, morale, and enablers (setting others up for success)

Aid in prioritization of group Continuous Improvement and Innovation efforts by helping departments compare value to complexity to generate highest potential projects list

Collaboration with corporate to share best practices from our site and hear practices of others

Collaborate with corporate to leverage the innovation fund to gain funding support from Toronto and potential human resources to support high risk technology and methodology change pilots

Compile, organize, research, analyze, and summarize financial and operational information to support decision-making

Support managers and employees in acquiring and interpreting information, especially concerning cost analyses and utilization of software tools

Coordinate with multiple departments/sources for both site and corporate-level reporting and KPI benchmarking

May provide direction and assistance to other departments (administrative assistants, engineers, geologists, management) on concepts CI is expected to lead training for: Operational Learning Teams, Kaizens, FMEA and FMECA Initiatives, DMAIC initiatives

Punctuality and regular attendance are 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. May be asked to perform work within other departments for extended periods of time or outside of general schedule

Qualification

Data analysisContinuous ImprovementCost analysisMicrosoft OfficeSQL databasesAnalytical skillsTechnical writingProblem solvingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAdaptabilityTeamwork

Required

Degree or technical qualification in finance, economics, mathematics, engineering, maintenance, supply chain that demonstrate understanding of portions of 'mining industry'

Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs are required

Ability to manipulate data in excel with functions, filters, pivot tables required

Employee must have sufficient education to read and write instructions and comfort asking for further clarification of superiors when guidance is vague

Possess ability to interpret and implement corporate policies and procedures are essential

Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the attached physical demands sheets

Punctuality and regular attendance are 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

May work holidays, shift work, evenings, and weekends as required

Preferred

1-year previous related work experience in corporate consulting and/or Continuous Improvement preferred

Broad work experience that demonstrates multidisciplinary comprehension within mining preferred

Demonstrated background of presenting complex concepts efficiently to management preferred

Fundamental understanding of mining equipment, processes, maintenance practices, and operations preferred

Working knowledge of cost accounting principles, practices, and procedures preferred

Working knowledge of supply chain procurement procedures preferred

Comfort continuously learning and asking for help after reasonable exhaustion of self-learning resources (search engines, Kinross University, standard operating procedures)

Possess strong verbal, technical writing, analytical, problem solving and persuasive skills

Ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of employees and management

Requires high level of energy and self-motivation with good organizational and time management skills for individual and team environments

Must be adaptable to changing priorities and comfortable communicating changes with empathy to those who have their support deprioritized versus just missing deadlines

Company

Kinross Gold Corporation

Glassdoor4.1

Kinross Gold Corporation is a senior gold mining company with a diverse portfolio of mines and projects in the United States, Brazil, Chile, Mauritania, and Canada.

Founded in 1993

Toronto, Ontario, CAN

5001-10000 employees

https://www.kinross.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Kinross Gold Corporation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

Represents job field similar to this job

Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (2)

2020 (2)