Kinross is a Canadian-based Gold mining company with its head office in Toronto, and have mines and projects in the United States, Canada, Russia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Ghana and Mauritania, and employs approximately 7,000 people worldwide.

Our core values are putting people first, outstanding corporate citizenship, high performance culture and rigorous financial discipline. We are dynamic, innovative, and passionate about who we are and how we work, and we do not compromise when it comes to doing the right thing in the communities where we operate.

At Kinross, we pride ourselves on being skilled, responsible operators who strive not only to meet, but to exceed, regulatory requirements for both environmental and health and safety performance, wherever we operate. Putting people first is a core Kinross value, and our chief priority is to ensure the safety and well-being of every employee and contractor who works for us.

Job Summary

Department – Open Cut Mining

Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret drill pattern plans and Laser report
• Conduct prestart Inspection of Drill rig
• Drill holes in rock for blasting.
• Select and attach consumables, adding more rods as hole depths increase, and changing drill bits as needed.
• Be a Team Player
• Operate controls to stabilize machines and to position and align drills.
• Operate machines to flush earth cuttings or to blow dust from holes.
• Start, stop, and control drilling speed of machines
• Monitor drilling operations, checking gauges and listening to equipment to assess drilling conditions and to determine the need to adjust drilling or alter equipment.
• Retrieve lost bit or rods from bore holes, using retrieval tools and equipment.

Qualification Required & Experience

Qualification and Experience for Blast hole Drillers:

• SHS or Equivalent
• Minimum of 2yrs Open Pit hard rock drilling experience.
• Be able to use Pantera 1500 or Sandvik DR560.
• Competency training in Rock drilling by Atlas Copco or Sandvik.
• Should not be more than 45yrs of age.
• A valid Driver’s License and First Aid certificate will be an advantage

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants are to submit their CVs and copies of relevant certificates to:

Chirano.hr@kinross.com

or

The Human Resource Manager
Chirano Gold Mines Limited
P. O. Box 57
Bibiani

Closing Date: 24 February 2013

Applicants are to indicate the position in the subject area when applying online.