Job Description

Located approximately 26 miles from the City of Fairbanks, Fort Knox is a centre of excellence for the Company as one of the few cold weather heap leach facilities in the world. Fort Knox celebrated its 25-year anniversary in 2021, and has produced over 8.5 million ounces since it began operation. In 2020, Kinross acquired Manh Choh – a project expected to commence production in 2024 and process ore at Fort Knox.

Fort Knox prioritizes being a strong contributor to the State and local communities, and since 2001, has helped support more than 300 community partners and has contributed more than US$25 million to the Alaska Mental Health Trust.

Provide complex technical support to environmental department to follow established policies, practices and procedures. Supervise and instruct the environmental technicians activities to maximize efficiencies and ensure quality results in a safety oriented work place and to meet department and site goals.

Essential Functions

• Plan and execute work activities to meet schedules, deadlines and goals.
• Direct and assist Environmental Technicians in performing environmental monitoring and sampling in accordance with approved permits, monitoring plans, and QA/QC manuals to assure proper procedures are adhered to.
• Responsible for working with associated laboratories to ensure the quality of results.
• Maintain data storage system regarding sampling data results.
• Responsible for preparing quarterly reports in accordance with our Waste Management Permit.
• Identify training needs and schedule as appropriate.
• Conduct, with the assistance of the environmental technicians, quarterly environmental training for all mine site personnel.
• Responsible for training new hires and contractors regarding compliance with environmental guidelines, procedures, reporting and compliance issues.
• Manage the potable water system.
• Responsible for the maintenance of FGMI's spill reporting program.
• 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 valid driver license issued by the state.
• Work without significant risk of harm to self and others.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Consistent exercise of discretion and judgment in job performance.
• Responsible for conducting performance evaluations, recommending promotions and carrying out corrective actions as needed.
• Investigate, analyze and supervise the documentation of accidents, injuries and equipment damage and recommend prevention strategies as necessary.
• Perform other related functions as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• BA or BS degree in engineering, (preferably environmental, civil, or mining), natural resources management, or biological sciences or equivalent work experience.
• Strong background in environmental engineering or sciences.
• Basic knowledge of all phases of mining and milling operations as well as environmental monitoring and sampling.
• Working knowledge of the provisions of all environmental permits and regulations.
• Ability to work well with mine site personnel in various departments and positions throughout the site.
• Working knowledge and skills with a P.C. utilizing work processing and spreadsheet programs.
• Experience in managing personnel in varying and unrelated fields.
• Ability to work independently and also as a member of the management team.
• Excellent administrative, organizational skills with the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the attached physical demands sheets.

Health, Safety and Environmental Requirements

• Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
• Have a strong 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.

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).