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Senior Geologist

Job in Elko, Elko County, Nevada, 89802, USA
Listing for: Kinross Gold Corporation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-04
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Engineer, Geology / Geoscience
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 120000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 120000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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Bald Mountain is an open-pit mine with a large estimated mineral resource in the largest private mining land package in the U.S. The mine is located in White Pine County, one of the best mining jurisdictions in the world, along the southern extension of the prolific Carlin trend. Bald Mountain and the nearby Round Mountain mine make up Kinross’ Nevada operations.

Bald Mountain is an important contributor to the economy of northeastern Nevada and maintains a comprehensive environmental strategy including wildlife protection, habitat recovery and education.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Geologist to lead our Ore Control geology team. This individual will play a pivotal role in guiding the team’s professional growth, validating geological data, collaborating on material routing strategies, managing the minex drilling program and upholding safety excellence. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of geology, strong leadership qualities, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Essential

Functions
  • Guide and nurture the professional growth of the ore control geology team, providing mentorship and training to enhance their skills. Establish and manage individual development plans for team members.
  • Validate and verify the work conducted by the Ore Control geology team to uphold the accuracy and reliability of geological data and interpretations.
  • Collaborate with the operations group to develop material routing strategies, particularly focusing on addressing geometallurgical challenges to optimize processing efficiency.
  • Uphold a culture of safety excellence by demonstrating visible leadership, empowering employees with the authority to stop work when necessary and implementing comprehensive safety initiatives.
  • Foster and maintain strong collaborative partnerships with essential internal departments such as Engineering, Operations, Process, Environment, Exploration, Safety, and Finance to ensure effective communication and alignment of goals.
  • Conduct end‑of‑month and site reconciliation report, meticulously identifying discrepancies and devising practical solutions to address them, thus minimizing production variances.
  • Contribute valuable insights to the formulation of Life of Mine Plans by conducting comprehensive risk and opportunity assessments, thereby contributing strategic decision‑making LOM.
  • Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the geology department, actively seeking out opportunities to enhance efficiency, quality, and effectiveness.
  • Conduct rigorous validation of block models to ensure accuracy and reliability of geological data for operational and planning purposes.
  • Engage closely with the corporate Technical Service team on various projects and the Life of Mine (LOM) plan, fostering synergy and alignment between technical functions and corporate objectives.
  • Oversee and manage laboratory Ore Control samples quality assurance and quality control processes, ensuring the integrity and reliability of analytical results.
  • Define and control the minex drilling program, ensuring its effective execution, and maintaining regular communication with the exploration team to monitor progress and adjust strategies as needed.
Qualifications and Skill Requirements
  • Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • General understanding of mining operations.
  • Working knowledge and skill with P.C. utilizing work processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
  • Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of the management team.
  • Must possess strong soft skills and have the ability to lead and develop a team.
  • Demonstrates strong administrative, organizational, and technical writing skills.
  • Strong technical skills in geology are required.
  • Must have strong geologic, geotechnical, and structural mapping skills.
  • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point is required.
  • Knowledge of Access, Acquire, and Ore Pro 3D is desirable.
  • Knowledge of the use of mining software is…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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