Health & Safety Superintendent - UG & Surface

Health & Safety Superintendent - UG & Surface

Round Mountain is an open-pit mine located in Nevada, one of the best mining jurisdictions in the world. The mine uses conventional open-pit mining methods and processes ore by mill and heap leach. Kinross began operating the mine in 2003, and it has since become a continuous improvement leader in the Company’s portfolio. Round Mountain poured its 15 millionth ounce in 2018.

Round Mountain and the nearby Bald Mountain mine make up Kinross’ Nevada operations.

The Round Mountain mine is an important contributor to the Nye County economy and, working with local stakeholders, has helped achieve significant improvements in healthcare and education in the area.

Round Mountain Gold Corporation seeks a Health & Safety Superintendent in Round Mountain, NV. Round Mountain Gold Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kinross Gold Corporation. Qualified candidates may be eligible for both a sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance.

• As a member of the site leadership team, the incumbent will provide strategic leadership and oversight for Health & Safety programs supporting both surface and underground mining operations. Under the direction of the Kinross Nevada H&S Manager and in partnership with the VP & Project Director, Phase X, Underground Mine Manager, and operational leaders, the Superintendent will integrate Health & Safety into business planning, operational execution, workforce development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• The Superintendent is responsible for developing and executing strategies that support safe, reliable, and productive operations while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate standards, and industry best practices. The role will provide leadership for Health & Safety management systems, critical risk management, incident prevention and learning, emergency response preparedness, contractor management, occupational health programs, and regulatory compliance activities.
• The incumbent will build and lead a high‑performing team of Health & Safety professionals, foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and collaborate closely with site leadership, employees, business partners, and corporate stakeholders to improve risk management and organizational performance. All activities shall be conducted safely and in a manner consistent with Kinross Values and Safe ground Principles.

• Develop and execute site Health & Safety strategies aligned with Kinross business objectives, Safe ground Principles, and operational priorities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to site leadership regarding Health & Safety performance, critical risk management, regulatory compliance, and safety culture development.
• Lead the integration of Health & Safety requirements into underground development projects, operational planning, engineering activities, and organizational change initiatives.
• Provide strategic oversight of contractor and business partner Health & Safety performance, ensuring alignment with Kinross standards and critical risk management expectations.
• Provide strategic oversight of emergency response preparedness, mine rescue capabilities, crisis management planning, and emergency response team development.
• Ensure compliance with applicable MSHA regulations, corporate standards, and industry best practices.
• Lead incident investigations, corrective action management processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and monitor departmental budgets, staffing plans, business objectives, and performance metrics.
• Analyze Health & Safety and operational performance metrics and provide recommendations to senior leadership.
• Build, coach, mentor, and develop Health & Safety personnel while supporting succession planning and professional development.
• Champion and model Kinross Values and Safe ground Principles, fostering a culture where learning, engagement, respect, and continuous improvement drive decision‑making and operational performance.
• Coach leaders and employees in the practical application of Safe ground Principles and learning‑focused approaches to risk management and…