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| Position Title">Chief Surveyor/Trainer | |
| AutoReqId">5698BR | |
| Job Function">Technical Services | |
| Mauritania | |
| Province / State">Inchiri region | |
| Site / Office">Tasiast Mine Operation | |
| Job Category">Full Time |
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| Location Statement">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.
Based in Mauritania, Kinross Tasiast is set to become one of the great gold finds of our generation. It is the first mine in a highly prospective greenstone belt, located within an extensive gold system that is largely underexplored. |
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| Purpose of role
To provide designs, plans, and measurement data to support engineers and produce results that accurately define mine operations and can be used for planning and production support. To follow established policies, practices, and procedures when completing work assignments. This role which is estimated for a duration of one year and is critical for the efficient transfer of knowledge to the local Mauritanian staff ensuring rigorous performance management is implemented as well as succession and development plans are in place with the aim of attaining Kinross Mauritanization objectives Key responsibilities - Overseas and manages the Survey Department with a focus on developing the National Workforce. - The incumbent ensure the introduction and implementation of World Class Survey Processes and Procedures using both modern GPS Systems and Conventional Total Station Systems. - Works closely with the Technical Services and Operations Groups to ensure accurate information to both groups - Prepares mark ups / stakes; establishes survey control in field and issues drawings for excavation /construction; coordinates daily survey work in conjunction with engineering and - Ensures the accuracy and timely processing of surveys by employing the necessary survey controls and checks and reviewing the work of other surveyors - Follows established policies and procedures related to survey services and complies with established methodologies and quality standards and ensures mine plans are executed to meet regulatory requirements including health and safety - Prepares semi-monthly mine statistical reports and reports on unusual or project related information to key stakeholders - Completes monthly audits of development and reports on quality in terms of line, grade, and dimensions as well as of the surveyed development of as-built models and plans. - Ensures surveyors have the, tools, and equipment in place to perform the work safely and efficiently - Monitors performance, conducts job observations, and provides coaching to employees - Handle and/or assist in activities related to coordinating health and safety programs - Responds to a variety of internal and/or external requests related to employee health and safety - Prepares required documents for the department, such as standard reports, training documents, communications, and reports on safety incidents, prioritizes, schedules, and plans assigned survey jobs |
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| Legislative Requirements:
Mauritanian work permit is required Language Requirements: Must speak / read / write English and French Arabic language skills highly regarded but not essential Experience: - Minimum of 5 years of open pit survey experience; previous experience in mining industry is essential - Experience managing survey crews Previous experience with a local and expatriate workforce - Must have previous experience in the following software: Surpac, Minesite, Gemcom Skills: - Ability to communicate effectively with all crew members and all levels of management in a clear and concise manner and to work with others in a team environment - Self motivated, with trainer coaching skills towards our national workforce - Able to think logically to solve problems and the tenacity to work until a solution is found - Able to work effectively both as part of a team and independently without supervision - Highly effective planning skills geared at reducing inefficiencies and maximizing safety - Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions required Education Requirements: Technician Diploma in Mining Engineering or equivalent PLS (Professional Land Surveyor) license #LI-KZ1 |
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| Removal Date">21-Jun-2014 |
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