Job Description

Discover a rewarding career opportunity at Kinross in the stunning rural landscapes of Washington State.  Recognized for our leadership in low-impact mine development and nationally acclaimed for our reclamation and closure practices, our team has produced gold from six different deposits in the region since 1990.  Currently the operation is managing an exciting multi-year pipeline of projects and is looking to build our team to effectively deliver results.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the strategic oversight, optimization, and lifecycle management of all physical assets at the mine and mill site. This leadership role ensures maximum asset performance, reliability, and value by implementing robust asset management frameworks, maintenance strategies, condition monitoring, and risk-based decision-making that align with site objectives and regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

• Execute short and long-term maintenance and asset management strategies that support site growth, reliability, and sustainability.
• Oversee budget planning, procurement, and implementation of best practices to maximize uptime, efficiency, and value.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, supply chain, finance and other teams to prioritize investments, plan capital replacements, and minimize asset lifecycle costs.
• Direct condition monitoring, inspections, and predictive analytics to support preventive maintenance and risk mitigation.
• Analyze asset performance data, produce regular asset health/status reports, and recommend corrective or improvement actions.
• Lead or support initiatives in asset reliability, digitalization, automation, and sustainability.
• Manage compliance with safety, regulatory, and audit requirements throughout the asset lifecycle.
• Supervise asset management staff and vendors, providing coaching, clear goals, and accountability for safe, effective asset stewardship.
• Develop and maintain contingency, emergency, and obsolescence plans in response to identified risks/threats.
• Prepare operational budgets, forecasts, and documentation for asset-related projects and capital expenditures.
• Act as a change agent and project sponsor for key initiatives, setting cultural tone, modeling organizational values, and prioritizing strategic business goals.
• Complies with and models First Priorities guidelines and requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Asset Management, Business, or a related discipline preferred, certification in reliability or asset management desired.
• 10+ years of related work experience.
• Proven leadership of cross-functional teams and asset management programs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data management skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of asset management systems, budgeting, and capital planning processes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and continuous improvement frameworks in mining environments.
• Ability to work on-site, travel as required, and manage multiple complex projects.
• Valid drivers license and authorized to work in the US.

Kinross Leadership Practices

• 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.

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.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to General Manager

Language Requirements

English

Compensation Data

Salary Range: $170,000 - $185,000

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with match
• Paid time off
• Stock purchase option
• Basic life insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Incentive

Kinross is a Canadian-based global 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 core principles of responsible mining, operational excellence, disciplined growth and balance sheet strength. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).

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