Maintenance Supervisor - Drill & Shovel

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

Under the general supervision of the Maintenance General Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible to ensure a safe, efficient, and productive work environment, while continuously aligning daily functions to reflect Kinross' values and in compliance with Company policies. Leading by example in Safety, Attendance, Attitude and Performance.

Essential Functions

* Ensures that all planned maintenance activities for the shovel and drill fleets are properly executed in a safe and efficient manner.

* Develop maintenance assignments and assign crews to specific tasks to meet daily mine maintenance goals within the Kinross Way for Maintenance.

* Supervise crew activities during shifts to ensure safe and efficient accomplishment of assignments.

* Develop crew skills through task and special training to the levels of maximum efficiency and safety.

* Works with the planning department and other maintenance personnel to ensure that all parts, special tools, and equipment necessary to complete a planned task are available and accounted for before the job commences.

* Perform daily administrative duties such as time cards, reports, supply requisitions, effective safety meetings, environmental reports, safety inspections / reports, vacation schedules/ coverage time sheets, shift logs, perform work place inspections, perform daily work order management and manage daily workload.

* Maintain accurate and up to date records of work performed. Keeping daily schedules of both reactive and proactive work performed.

* Maintain a performance log on each of your reporting personnel. Ensure Personnel Evaluations are completed on time.

* This position is responsible for a staff of 5+ individuals, including mechanics, welders, electricians, and laborers.

* Responsible for crew training to include signing of the MSHA 5000-23 forms for all applicable jobs in the department.

* Must be able & willing to conduct weekly Safety Talks for the process group, and daily crew lineouts & any other assigned meetings.

* Ensure optimum use of facilities and equipment. Maintaining upkeep on all maintenance vehicles.

* Be a liaison with operations to plan, monitor, and execute planned maintenance, capital, and construction projects. Identify duration of maintenance or repair activity on equipment or facilities.

* Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills. Able to hold good relations with other department leaders.

* Help in the development of other department personnel to perform duties listed above.

* Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance. Monitoring and evaluating job performances.

* Works without risk or harm to self and others. Always maintaining a Safety awareness.

* Promote and maintain Critical Risk Management (CRM) program.

* Must have general knowledge of company rules and policies so that decisions made are in conformance with company requirements. Schedule work assignments and prioritize crew activities in consultation with the General Supervisor. Guidance of crew members to ensure that a harmonious work environment is maintained when dealing with various personalities in the work force.

* Conduct accident or incident investigations.

* Keeps in active communication with the Maintenance General Supervisor, and periodically updates to him/her on the status of all work performed.

* Daily communication with the General Supervisor is required. Must ensure that he/she is immediately informed of important information, such as changes to the process, equipment problems, employee problems and incidents.

* Compliance with all company policies and procedures…