Metallurgical Engineer-in-Training
Posting Date: 10/27/26
Location: Fairbanks, AK, USA,
Who We AreFounded in 1993, Kinross is a Canadian-based senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our four core values of Putting People First, Outstanding Corporate Citizenship, High Performance Culture, and Rigorous Financial Discipline.
Mining responsibly is a priority for Kinross, and we foster a culture that makes responsible mining and operational success inseparable. Our values-based approach ensures that sustainability and our environmental, social and governance commitments are a core part of our strategy and plans for future growth. In line with our values, we also aim to build meaningful partnerships with all of our stakeholders, including communities, shareholders, employees, governments and suppliers.
Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: KGC).
Fort Knox MineLocated approximately 26 miles from the City of Fairbanks, Fort Knox is a center of excellence for the Company as one of the few cold weather heap leach facilities in the world. Fort Knox celebrated its 25-year anniversary in 2021, and has produced over 8.5 million ounces since it began operation. In 2020, Kinross acquired Manh Choh - a project expected to commence production in 2024 and process ore at Fort Knox.
Fort Knox prioritizes being a strong contributor to the State and local communities, and since 2001, has helped support more than 300 community partners and has contributed more than US$25 million to the Alaska Mental Health Trust.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis as protected by applicable state, federal and/or local law.
Fort Knox is NOT a camp mine
Job DescriptionCompletes activities related to the analysis and interpretation of metallurgical information and to ensure service and / or operating standards are met (internally and / or externally). To design and develop processes, practices, and methodologies in metallurgy.
Job Responsibilities- Independently handles analysis of metallurgical information
- Monitors costs related to metallurgy and implements approved recommendations for maximizing operational efficiencies
- Investigates, researches, and analyzes information and issues related to metallurgy
- Prepares technical reports and documentation to ensure compliance with industry and operational requirements
- Creates and analyzes databases to gather information, improve performance and production and reduce costs
- Conducts studies of metals and alloys before and during processing to determine their properties
- Researches and recommends physical and chemical methods to separate minerals and metals from their ores
- Provides information on mill process metallurgy, production, costs, operating standards, compliance requirements, and policies
- Responsible for tasks related to process control, optimization, quality reassurance and laboratory operations
Education and Experience- University degree in Mineral Processing, Materials or Chemical Engineering
- Additional specialized education
- Formal professional or technical designation in appropriate area of expertise
- 1 - 3 years of related work experience or equivalent
- Previous experience in mining industry (from operations or EPCM or consulting) is preferred
Skills- Familiarity with mineral processing methods for the extraction of gold and silver a definite asset.
- Knowledge of the following mineral processing functions would be advantageous; grinding, gravity recovery, carbon in leach or carbon in pulp, flotation, cyanide destruction, heap leaching.
- Ability to learn quickly
- Knowledge of mine site operations and resource requirements
