Engineer, Mine (Thompson Creek)

Centerra Gold; South Coffeyville (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Annual Incentive Bonus

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Centerra Gold, based in the United States, seeks a Mine Engineer for its Thompson Creek team. This role is crucial for supporting mine production and development needs, including planning and ore control.

The Mine Engineer will mentor junior staff and ensure plans achieve long-term business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, six years of experience, and proficiency in mine planning software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with six plus years related experience desirable.
• Advanced user of mine planning software (Deswik preferred).
• Experience in open pit metal mine planning.
• Ability to work in a team environment with geology, engineering and production personnel.

Responsibilities

• Follow safe work procedures and best practices.
• Development and communication of mine plans and strategies.
• Mentor junior staff and other technical staff as required.
• Ensure short-range plans meet long-range business objectives.
• Coordinate and deliver long range and life of mine plans.

Skills

Mine planning software (Deswik)

Open pit metal mine planning

Drill and Blast

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field

Job description

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.

For more information, please see our website.

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.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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.
• Experience in Drill and Blast.
• Ability to work in a team environment with geology, engineering and production personnel.

About The Benefits

As a valued member of Centerra Gold’s Thompson Creek Mine operation’s team, you can look forward to a competitive compensation package. Centerra’s industry‑leading benefits include:

• PTO
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Annual Incentive Bonus
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match
• Professional development within the organization

Please note, compensation and benefit packages vary depending on department or position.

This is your chance to be part of an established, industry‑leading global organization with incredible room for career growth and personal development.

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

People First

Respecting the rights of our people, developing and promoting our talent, and creating an inclusive work environment that recognizes the diversity and the unique experiences of our employees is fundamental to our People First mandate.

Centerra Gold puts People First in every region we operate, by committing to nurture an inclusive culture that respects, values, and celebrates the global power of all perspectives. We welcome diverse backgrounds and experience at all our sites, and qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic characteristics, disability, or national or ethnic origin. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

To learn more about the industry‑leading financial, health, and wellbeing benefits of joining Centerra, please visit this website.