Mill Operator (Thompson Creek)

Centerra Gold Inc.; Clayton (ID); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement plan with Company match

Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company match

Professional development within the organization

Job summary

Centerra Gold Inc. is seeking a Mill Operator for its Thompson Creek Mine in Idaho. In this role, you will operate various processing equipment, including crushing and grinding systems, while ensuring safe and efficient operations. Candidates must have a minimum high school diploma and a solid understanding of mill circuits. Join a team focused on safety and environmental sustainability, where competitive pay and extensive benefits await.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Working knowledge of mill circuits preferred.
• Process knowledge of crushers and tailings systems is an asset.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting agility required.
• Ability to work rotating schedules is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate the primary crushing system and monitor circuits.
• Control the grinding circuit, pumps, and milling equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and lubrication.
• Achieve safety, environmental, quality, cost, and production targets.
• Understand all mill circuits through training.

Skills

Working knowledge of mill circuits

Basic mechanical aptitude

Ability to work safely

Troubleshooting agility

Education

High school diploma or GED

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 are looking for a Mill Operator to join our Thompson Creek team. The Mill Operator Role is responsible for operating various processing equipment and maintaining efficient operations of the Mill including Crushing, Grinding, Flotation and Tailings in a safe and environmentally conscious manner supporting our Thompson Creek Mine site.

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

• Operate and monitor the primary crushing system, including the gyratory crusher and conveying circuits.
• Monitor and control the grinding circuit, including SAG and ball mills, pumps, and associated equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance, including lubrication of the crusher system and milling equipment.
• Maintain the operational integrity of all areas in the mill; to achieve safety, environmental, quality, cost, and production targets.
• Develop an understanding of all mill circuits through training and experience.
• Performs any other responsibilities related to the Mill Operations role as required or as assigned by the Mill department.

About You

To qualify, the following skills and experiences are required:

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Working knowledge of a variety of mill circuits including Grinding, Crushing, Tailings, etc. preferred.
• Process knowledge of crushers, ball mills, floatation, and tailings systems is an asset.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting agility.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
• Ability to work rotating schedules.
• Support zero-incident safety culture and assume personal accountability for safe work practices in all projects, activities, and operations.

About The Benefits

As a valued member of Centerra Gold's Thompson Creek Mine operation's team, you can look forward to a competitive hourly rate. 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
• Company 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.

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