Underground Miner

Under the direction of the Mine Shift Supervisor, the Underground Miner is responsible for underground mine construction, Bull Gang activities, utility installation, equipment operation, and general support of mine development. This is a dynamic, hands-on position requiring an individual who is adaptable, dependable, and willing to perform a wide variety of underground construction and support tasks while maintaining the highest standards of safety, teamwork, and operational excellence. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently with minimal supervision while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.

Safely operate underground mobile equipment including loaders (muckers), scissor decks, telehandlers, light vehicles, and other underground support equipment.

Complete thorough pre-operational workplace inspections and equipment pre-shift examinations.

Maintain equipment in safe operating condition and promptly report mechanical or safety concerns.

Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas while following all company safety policies and procedures.

Identify, recognize, and safely scale loose ground and other underground hazards.

Perform underground utility work, including: Complete the installation and hanging air lines, water lines, and discharge lines. Install and maintain ventilation fans, hard line and vent bag. Install, change, and maintain underground pumps.

Complete the installation and hanging air lines, water lines, and discharge lines.

Install and maintain ventilation fans, hard line and vent bag.

Install, change, and maintain underground pumps.

Perform general underground maintenance and repairs.

Maintain current inventory of supplies at the mine site, both underground and on surface.

Coordinate with shifters for restocking needed supplies.

Maintain inventory of proper needed tools needed for the job under lock and key

Safely and proficiently use shovels, scaling bars, cutters, and other hand tools.

Coordinate daily activities with the Mine Supervisor and other departments as needed.

Complete all required workplace inspections, documentation, and operational paperwork accurately and on time.

Assist wherever needed to support changing priorities during the mine startup.

Maintain company equipment, tools, and work areas to the highest standards.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Creates an environment where nothing is more important than every employee returning home safe and healthy every day.

Creates an environment in which people are unfailingly treated with respect

Fosters the talent and potential of all employees by enabling them to grow, develop, and make a difference in the organization.

Demonstrates that leadership in the areas of environmental performance and community and stakeholder relations is fundamental to the way we plan and manage our business.

Holds self and others accountable for the decisions, commitments, and behaviors required to deliver outstanding results.

Uses judgment to manage business complexities, prioritize and balance conflicting demands to make timely decisions that best advance Kinross strategy.

Builds and brings teams and people together to achieve organizational goals. Models’ humility by going beyond self-interest for the good of the group.

Understands the economic implications of decisions and consistently uses all resources effectively and efficiently to maximize shareholder value.

Relentlessly champions, develops and embeds best practices.

Strategic Effectiveness

Developing and communicating rigorous and creative business strategies that drive sustainable value.

External Engagement

Understanding and building relationships with external parties that strengthen and sustain competitive advantage.

Business Focus

Applying commercial rigor and discipline to all business decisions and customer relationships.

Living the Kinross Values

Aligning behavior, decisions, and actions with Kinross values and principles.

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Reports to the Mine Shift Supervisor