Kinross Gold Corporation · 1 day ago
Senior Mine Engineer
Republic, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $135K/yr
5+ years expKinross Gold Corporation is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company recognized for its leadership in low-impact mine development. The Senior Mine Engineer will develop and integrate mine plans, optimize production strategies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational readiness and safety standards are met.
MiningMining TechnologyPrecious Metals
Responsibilities
Develop, optimize, and implement short, medium, and long-term mine plans, including design and scheduling. Convert long-term plans into executable short-range schedules
Generate designs for lateral and vertical development, stopes, and mine infrastructure
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to integrate sound plans for ground control, ventilation, electrical power, mine services, and infrastructure into comprehensive and practical mine plans
Oversee business partner deliverables for quality, accuracy, and alignment with overall project objectives. Prioritize activities, update schedules, monitor progress, and track budgets
Facilitate regular planning and progress update meetings to coordinate efforts, plan activities, and maintain accountability
Prepare and review technical specifications, memos, reports, drawings, and cost estimates
Provide mine engineering and design services for studies (scoping, prefeasibility, feasibility, detailed design, NI 43-101 reports)
Be a key contributor to the establishment of workflows, templates, tools, policies, and procedures for Technical Services and Operations departments
Assess geotechnical and hydrogeological conditions
Support the development and implementation of mitigation and recovery plans for ground control and water management
Monitor these plans for compliance and effectiveness to maintain stability and safety
Collaborate with the survey team to ensure proper layout of designs, validate as-built data, provide QA/QC and field support when required
Prepare detailed Scopes of Work (SOW) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for mining-related services and equipment. Review and evaluate vendor, contractor, and consultant proposals
Support the procurement team throughout the bidding, negotiation, and selection process
Support the development and of mine site budgets and strategic business plans
Track actuals against planned costs and prepare accurate cost estimates
Collaborate with stakeholders to support the building and calibration of economic models
Monitor adherence to engineering codes, regulations, safety, environmental practices, and performance standards
Ensure designs and activities align with MSHA regulations and internal safety standards; participate in audits and inspections
Provide mentorship and technical support to junior engineers and technicians; participate in internal knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering
5 years mine engineering with strong operational background. Experience working on-site during early stages of mine development and construction is considered an asset
Proficiency in Deswik mine design, scheduling, and stope optimization software
Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite
Background in underground mine design and scheduling. Better than working knowledge of rock mechanics, underground drill and blast, mine ventilation, water management, and cemented rock backfill
Experience in longitudinal and transverse longhole mining in a geological complex environment
Knowledge of mine economics and cost modelling. Previous experience with Xeras financial modelling software is considered an asset
Understanding of applicable MSHA regulations
Strong verbal, written, analytical and communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work effectively as a key member of a small team in a dynamic environment
Take on diverse responsibilities and maintain a solution-oriented approach to challenges
Valid driver's license and authorized to work in the US
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k with match
Paid time off
Stock purchase option
Basic life insurance
Short Term Incentive
Company
Kinross Gold Corporation
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.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2023-06-26Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2023-02-03IPO
Leadership Team
J. Paul Rollinson
President and Chief Executive Officer
Claude Schimper
COO and EVP
Recent News
2026-02-02
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