Engineering Technician

Responsible for coordinating all contract drilling field activities and progress tracking to ensure results are achieved in an optimized and cost-effective manner, while reflecting Kinross’ values.

Job Responsibilities

• Field supervision of surface and underground drill programs for multiple departments including Geotech, Exploration, Hydrology, and Geology.
• Coordinate between the company and drilling contractors to minimize the impact on production.
• Train and onboard new business partners for drilling and core shed projects where necessary.
• Proactively perform drill site inspections, ensuring all preparation work is complete so that moves between drilling locations occur smoothly both before and after drilling is complete.
• Monitor drilling and core shed consumables stock, track consumption by drillers and report consumable needs to supervisor so they can be timely addressed through Supply Chain.
• Track execution of drilling scope of work and projects, report any field changes in a timely manner.
• Coordinate various contractors with planned activities on each hole, for example drilling, downhole geophysical surveys, piezometer installation.
• Accurately track contractor performance by driller as well as drilling costs and consumable use by program, hole and footage.
• Work to lower contractor drilling costs as much as possible, and hold contractors accountable to performance, safety and campaign execution as pertains to scopes of work.
• Assist in developing and maintaining procedures and disciplines necessary to proficiently perform all tasks.
• Generate and distribute reports.
• Maintain department specific records, logs, and files.
• Ensure the health and safety of all personnel for the Company and involved Business Partners.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct.
• Meets or exceeds established performance expectations set by management.
• Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance.
• Works without risk or harm to self and others.
• Punctuality and regular attendance required.
• Helps develop other department personnel to perform duties listed above.
• Performs other related functions as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• MSHA Blue Card holder preferred, ability to obtain qualification required.
• Medium to strong technical knowledge of drilling equipment and operating procedures including safety is required.
• Previous drilling experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge and skill with P.C. utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
• Ability to motivate a cross functional team to achieve the company’s goals while promoting a positive environment.
• Basic understanding of geology, open pit and underground mining operations, as well as basic understanding of milling, maintenance and dewatering operations.
• Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance.
• Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Demonstrates strong administrative skills.
• Must be 18 years old and presently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis.
• Requires valid driver’s license.

Health, Safety, and Enviromental Requirements

• Responsible for managing the RMGC Environmental Health and Safety Management system in his/her areas of responsibility.
• Works without risk or harm to self and others.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct.
• 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 or acts.
• Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements.

Reporting Relationships

This position reports directly to the Senior Geologist.