Exploration Geologist

Job Summary

As an Exploration Geologist, you will be expected to work in a team setting coordinating staff and contractor activities in exploration program design, execution, and reporting. Contractor supervision and project management duties are balanced with geologic duties and team members contribute to all department programs. Mentoring junior staff and contracting staff during daily functions will develop your leadership skills.

Kinross Alaska Exploration will be active in programs encompassing mine site, brownfield, and greenfield settings across the communities and rural areas of the Kinross Alaska Mineral Estate. Field geology and logistics skills will be applied in a variety of scenarios from town based to tent based, with travel by highway, UTV, helicopter, and by foot.

This position is based at the Fort Knox Mine, located approximately 26 miles from the City of Fairbanks, and employees commute daily. Frequently, the position will require travel to other offices, facilities, or field sites, particularly from May through October.

• Participate in technical and logistical project activities in the field and office
• Advise on or carry out technical functions (mapping, drill hole logging, project planning, etc.) when appropriate
• Integrate and interpret geologic mapping, geophysical, geochemical, trenching, and drilling data
• Assist in constructing 3D Geologic Models, and compiling and calculating mineral resources
• Oversee and enforce rigorous QA/QC standards for all aspects of technical projects
• Assist in authoring routine and statutory technical reports
• Assist in assessing and maintaining Kinross’ Mineral Estate in Alaska
• Integrate and interpret geologic mapping, geophysical, geochemical and core drilling data
• Assist in preparing budget requests, scoping contracts, and managing contractors for exploration, resource definition, and project development
• Assist in budget tracking and estimation of ongoing exploration projects
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to lead project teams
• Help develop other department personnel to perform duties listed above
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct
• Consistently exercise discretion and judgment in job performance
• Work without risk or harm to self and others
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by state agency, or ability to pass a driver competency course and exam

• Bachelor of Science degree in Geology or equivalent required; a Master of Science degree with economic geology emphasis is preferred
• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a mine or exploration geologist
• Knowledge of exploration techniques as they apply to mineral deposit discovery and evaluation
• Advanced knowledge of mineral deposits and the integration of exploration methods in the discovery and mineral deposit evaluation process; ability to identify and communicate indications of favorable geologic settings (geology, geochemistry, alteration, and geophysics)
• Experience with ArcGIS or equivalent desktop mapping software and Acquire database software is preferred
• Familiarity with Leapfrog Geo is preferred
• Experience with Excel and Access database is desired
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills
• Demonstrate strong administrative, organizational and technical writing skills

• Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations
• Has 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).