Engineer, Mine (Thompson Creek)

Centerra Gold Inc.; Clayton (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement plan with Company match

Annual Incentive Bonus

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Centerra Gold Inc. seeks an Engineer, Mine for the Thompson Creek Mine in Idaho. This pivotal role supports mine production and development needs, including planning, ore control, and surveying, ensuring safe and efficient extraction operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, six years of relevant experience, and be proficient in mine planning software. The position also offers various benefits, emphasizing a commitment to safety and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related experience in the mining industry.
• FAA Certified Remote Pilot (drone) preferred.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Follow safe work procedures and best practices.
• Develop and communicate mine plans and strategies.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate with other departments.
• Deliver monthly production reconciliations.

Skills

Mine planning software (Deswik preferred)

Open pit metal mine planning

Drill and Blast

Mine dewatering operations

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field

Job description

About Centerra Gold

Headquartered in Toronto, Centerra Gold (TSX: CG) is one of the leading North American gold and copper producers engaged in the operation, exploration, development, and acquisition in Asia, North America, and other markets worldwide. Centerra’s vision is to build a team-based culture of excellence that responsibly delivers sustainable value and growth. We are committed to the safety, integrity, ethics, and fairness of our operations, promoting the highest standards of ethical business conduct of our employees, officers, and directors.

About Thompson Creek Mine

The Thompson Creek Mine is a primary, surface molybdenum mine and mill located approximately 48 kilometers southwest of the town of Challis in Idaho's Custer County. In operations since 1983, the mine uses conventional open-pit mining methods with large electric-powered shovels that can each move up to 100,000 tons of waste rock and ore per day. Thompson Creek Mine promotes a drug and alcohol‑free workplace and has adopted a zero‑tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.

About the Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Engineer, Mine to join our Thompson Creek team. Reporting to the Superintendent of Mine Engineering, the Mine Engineer is a pivotal role within the internal engineering team. This position supports mine production and development needs including planning, ore control, surveying, drill and blasting, dispatch and oversees safe and efficient mine operation extractions.

Responsibilities

• Follow safe work procedures and best practices.
• Development and communication of mine plans and strategies to support the operation as well as to technical staff.
• Mentor junior staff and other technical staff, as required.
• Development and implementation of mine planning, engineering and related systems and standards.
• Ensure short‑range plans achieve long‑range and / or business objectives.
• Coordination and delivery of long‑range and life of mine plans and reserves.
• Work with other departments to identify risk and create mitigation actions.
• Development of mine plans as required to support short‑and long‑term business needs (e.g., 5‑year mine plan, Life of Mine plan).
• Collaborate in the development of CAPEX and OPEX forecasts and variance reporting.
• Responsible for delivering monthly production reconciliations.
• Execution of select projects and support of others’ projects.
• Development and communication of mine plans and strategies to support evaluation and senior management decision‑making regarding risk and value profiles of mine plans.
• Other duties may be assigned.

About You

To qualify, the following skills and experiences are required:

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a closely related field with six plus years related experience desirable.
• Advanced user of mine planning software (Deswik preferred).
• Experience in open pit metal mine planning.
• FAA Certified Remote Pilot (drone) desirable.
• Experience in Drill and Blast.
• Experience in mine dewatering operations desirable.
• Ability to work in a team environment with geology, engineering and production personnel.

Benefits

• PTO
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401k retirement plan with Company match
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Annual Incentive Bonus
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company match
• Professional development within the organization
• Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Please note, compensation and benefit packages vary depending on department or position.

If you have the relevant skills to bring success to our team, then we invite you to apply today!