Metallurgist at Mount Milligan: Copper-Gold Processing Lead

Centerra Gold Inc.; Elizabethton (TN); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free travel allowance commensurate

Extended group health, dental, vision,

Life Insurance

Company-sponsored pension

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Healthcare Spending Account

Reimbursements on work gear

Annual Incentive Bonus

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Parental leave top-up

Professional development

Job summary

Centerra Gold’s Mount Milligan Mine seeks a Metallurgist to provide technical support to the mill operations group, focusing on optimizing plant performance and safety compliance.

The role operates on a 14 days on / 14 days off rotation with 12-hour days and camp accommodations. You will monitor concentrator performance, investigate improvements, and lead projects with guidance from the Senior Metallurgist.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary education in Mineral Processing, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or similar technical fields of study, and be a Registered member of EGBC, or qualified to register.
• Strong statistical analysis, presentation, and technical report writing skills
• A valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Demonstrated ability to work safely
• Strong understanding of major assets in the copper/gold milling process
• Effective communication, organizational, and team-building skills
• Proven ability to analyze problems, prioritize issues, and develop timely and cost-effective solutions
• Physically fit and able to lift 50lbs of weight

Responsibilities

• Focusing on safety, including ensuring corporate and site policies are followed, actively participating in safety and tool meetings, and ensuring quality work standards and site and departmental procedures are being adhered to
• Monitoring and reporting on concentrator performance
• Identifying sources of variability and making recommendations for improvements to increase plant stability and efficiency
• Conducting investigations, test work, and technical projects
• Identifying opportunities to exceed plant targets and communicate recommendations to Mill Operations team after review from Senior Metallurgist
• Preparing reports and communicate results to Mill Operations team after review from Senior Metallurgist
• Participating in equipment inspections and making recommendations on service life
• Running small to medium-sized projects without significant supervision
• Communicate thoroughly with team members and providing guidance when necessary

Skills

Statistical analysis

Presentation

Technical writing

Safety emphasis

Education

Mineral Processing

Metallurgical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Job description

Centerra Gold’s Mount Milligan Mine seeks a Metallurgist to provide technical support to the mill operations group, focusing on optimizing plant performance and safety compliance.

The role operates on a 14 days on / 14 days off rotation with 12-hour days and camp accommodations. You will monitor concentrator performance, investigate improvements, and lead projects with guidance from the Senior Metallurgist.