Lead, Equipment Operator (Thompson Creek)

Centerra Gold Inc.; Clayton (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k plan

Health Spending Account

Annual incentive bonus

Employee stock purchase plan

Professional development

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Centerra Gold Inc. is seeking a Lead Equipment Operator for the Thompson Creek Mine in Idaho. The role focuses on safe operation of production and support equipment, supervising field crews, and coordinating work activities when the supervisor is away.

The position requires a strong safety record, leadership experience, and the ability to work under varied conditions. It offers competitive compensation and a benefits package including PTO and 401(k) plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Excellent safety record.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Experience in a leadership role preferred.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems.
• Ability to work safely in a team and independently.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in diverse environments.
• Proficient in operation of production and supportive equipment.
• Willingness to work in adverse conditions.
• Demonstrate leadership and coordinate people/resources.
• Knowledge of mine equipment and tools including design, repairs, uses and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate production and support equipment safely in the pit.
• Coordinate schedules and assignments in absence of supervisor.
• Promote positive employee morale through open communication.
• Support Work Safe Home Safe program.
• Assist with accident investigations and reporting.
• Train and assist with safety, procedures and equipment use.
• Help employees address job-skill deficiencies.
• May be assigned additional duties.

Skills

Leadership

Safety record

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Adverse conditions

Equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Mine equipment basics

Job description

Boost your knowledge and skills by joining an established organization

Professional development within the organization

Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Boost your knowledge and skills by joining an established organization

Professional development within the organization

Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion

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.

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 kilometres 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 are looking for a Lead, Equipment Operator to join our Thompson Creek team. This leadership role is responsible for the safe operations of production and supportive equipment; assist with supervision of an operation’s crews; coordinate schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment, and skill of personnel during the supervisor’s absence.

Your Responsibilities Include, But Not Limited To

• This is a working lead tech position, wherein the primary responsibilities include safe operation of production and support equipment in the pit, and assist the Mine Operations Supervisor with supervisory tasks and responsibilities, as needed.
• Assume supervisory roles and duties in the absence of the Mine Operations Supervisor, such as coordinating schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment, and skill of personnel.
• Promote positive employee morale through open communication.
• Support and encourage employees to participate in the Work Safe Home Safe process.
• Assist with accident and incident investigations and prepare reports of findings, as necessary.
• Work as a team member with supervisors about work-related issues, and assist with training in safety, operational procedures, and/or equipment use.
• Assist employees with correct job-skill deficiencies.
• May be assigned other duties.

About You

To qualify, the following skills and experiences are required:

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Excellent safety record.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Experience in a leadership role is preferred.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a culturally diverse environment.
• Proficient in the operations of production and supportive equipment.
• Willingness to work in adverse conditions.
• Demonstrate leadership skills, and motivate, develop, coordinate and direct people and resources.
• Knowledge of mine equipment and tools, including designs, repairs, uses and maintenance.

About The Benefits

As a valued member of Centerra Gold's Thompson Creek Mine operation's team, you can look forward to competitive annual salary. Centerra's industry-leading benefits include

• 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.

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