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 6,000 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

•   Monitors the performances of all subordinates and ensures that maintenance works are being carried out in accordance with laid down procedures and best practices.
•   Maintains continuous communication with other supervisors to enable quick response to complaints on equipment/ machinery thus minimizing breakdowns periods.
•   Prepares notes on equipment/ mechanical faults and any other relevant information required for the next shift.
•   Supervises daily mechanical maintenance and modification works in the section.
•   Formulates plans and allocate required manpower for all maintenance related works and maintains smooth and continuous operation within the section.
•   Prepares estimates and quotes on repairs for work to be carried out in the workshop where applicable
•   Promotes and monitor maintenance works on site to ensure compliance with Safety, Health and Environmental Standards
•   Supervises all maintenance Personnel in the Workshop including Auto Electricians, A/C Mechanics, Tyre Fitters, Welders/ Fabricators, etc.
•   Performs any other related duties assigned by supervisors.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Must possess a Degree / HND in Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent with at least five (5) years working experience in a similar role.
•   In depth exposure to Mining Operations
•   Must be a qualified Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic.
•   Must have working knowledge on CAT, Volvo and Sandvik diagnostics Programmes.
•   Knowledge and understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Acts & Regulations.
•   Must have the ability to lead, motivate and get the best performance out of subordinates
•   Must be a computer literate – MS Office Suite.

Location: Chirano, Western Region

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants with the requisite qualifications should please apply to:

ChiranoHr.Recruitment@kinross.com

Or

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

Please indicate the position in the subject area when applying online.

Closing Date: 15 June, 2014