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| Chief Metallurgist | |
| 6764BR | |
| Processing | |
| USA | |
| Alaska | |
| Fort Knox Mine Operation | |
| Full Time |
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| Kinross is a Canadian-based gold mining company with mines and projects in Canada, the United States, Brazil, Chile, Russia, Ghana and Mauritania, employing approximately 9,000 people worldwide. Our core purpose is to lead the world in generating value through responsible mining.
At our Kinross Fort Knox Mine located 30 minutes outside of Fairbanks Alaska, you’ll find many rewarding career opportunities and a life full of adventure in the great Alaskan outdoors. Fairbanks is a lively community that mixes small-town charm with big-city amenities, all while having the wilderness and endless recreational possibilities on your doorstep. Kinross is the largest open pit gold mine in Alaska, with over 550 employees producing 240,000 tons per day. |
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| JOB SUMMARY: (brief description)
Responsible for metallurgical performance of all mill unit operations. Supervises and directs metallurgical staff. Provides daily technical support to mill operations. Develops and directs lab and plant test programs for improving mill performance. Assists operations with implementation of new plant practices. Prepares reports on departmental projects, consumables, metallurgical balances and production. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (specific duties and responsibilities) 1. Interact with mill operations and mill maintenance to maximize mill efficiencies in a safe and environmentally sensitive manner. 2. Provide daily technical support to troubleshoot and correct mill metallurgical problems. 3. Fill in for the mill superintendent in his/her absence. 4. Develop explanatory models to allow for monitoring and evaluating of mill efficiencies and metallurgical performance. 5. Provide input into process control system development, maintenance, and optimization. 6. Develop and maintain operating data collection and archive systems and databases. 7. Supervise and direct metallurgical departmental activities. This includes laboratory and plant test programs to improve recovery, production or costs. Perform technical and economic evaluations of alternatives identified from lab and plant investigations. 8. Has overall responsibility for mill metallurgical accounting including daily, monthly, and annual metal balances. 9. Has overall responsibility for refinery operation and metal production. 10. Responsible for monitoring gold shipments, assay exchange, and refinery settlements. 11. Interact with geology, mine planning, and ore control personnel to define metallurgical characteristics of ore reserves. 12. Coordinate metallurgical input into royalty calculations. 13. Quantify economic benefits associated with process modifications. 14. Must assume responsibility for decisions and actions, while expeditiously moving business forward. 15. Has overall responsibility for mill sampling systems and practices. 16. Stays current with new developments in metallurgical technology and plant practices. 17. Assumes a leadership role in training and development of metallurgical staff. 18. Punctuality and regular attendance are required. 19. Compliance with all company policies and procedures including but not limited to safety, confidentiality and environmental policies. 20. Meet or exceed established performance expectations set by management. 21. Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the state 22. Work without significant risk of harm to self and others. 23. Maintain accurate records and files. 24. Consistent exercise of discretion and judgement in job performance. 25. Responsible for conducting performance evaluations, recommending promotions and carrying out corrective actions as needed. 26. Investigate, analyze and supervise the documentation of accidents, injuries and equipment damage, and recommend prevention strategies as necessary. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Perform other related functions as assigned by supervisor. |
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| KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (qualifications)
1. Bachelor's of Science degree in Metallurgical Engineering or related field required. 2. Minimum of ten years experience in operations and technical support, including five years in precious metals, and two years of process control. 3. Experience with advanced control systems would be beneficial. 4. Detailed knowledge of all phases of gold processing including grinding and agitated leaching with cyanide, carbon absorption and regeneration, and refining. 5. Superior judgement and the ability to make good decisions are essential. Must be able to identify the root problem, not only symptoms of a problem. 6. Proactive, forward-thinking individual who plans and anticipates, rather than reacts. 7. Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management. 8. Attention to detail, a clear sense of priorities, and effective time management skills. 9. Result / team orientation and superior business sense. 10. Demonstrated work ethic and self-motivated individual with the reputation of having a consistent sustained initiative, that shows by example how to get things done within an organizational environment. 11. Interpersonal approach that demonstrates leadership and instills pride, trust, and openness from others. 12. Adaptability in new environments with a sensitivity and appreciation for cultural differences. 13. Ability to present plans and findings and make recommendations to Mill Manager and Senior Management. 14. Good working knowledge and skills with a P.C. utilizing word processing and spreadsheet programs. 15. Experience in managing personnel in varying and unrelated fields. 16. Ability to work independently and also as a member of the management team. 17. Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the attached physical demands sheets. |
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| All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Kinross is an equal opportunity employer. |
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| 12-Apr-2015 | |
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