Specialist, IT (Thompson Creek)

Centerra Gold; South Coffeyville (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

PTO

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Annual incentive bonus

Job summary

Centerra Gold is seeking an IT Specialist to join the Thompson Creek Mine team, responsible for providing desktop and network support for end-users. The role involves maintaining IT infrastructure and collaborating on cybersecurity initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge in network administration. Enjoy competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in an IT role.
• Certifications in relevant technologies (Cisco CCNA, Fortinet FCP).
• Strong troubleshooting skills for hardware, software, and networks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor IT infrastructure, including servers and storage.
• Administer complex network infrastructure for optimal performance.
• Provide desktop support for end-users and manage service requests.
• Document IT processes and maintain system configurations.

Skills

Network and server administration

IT user support

Enterprise virtualization

Communication skills

Focus on safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or information technology

Tools

Hyper-V

VMware

Cisco

Fortinet

Job description

• Boost your knowledge and skills by joining an established organization
• Professional development within the organization
• Receive competitive pay, plus top‑notch benefits

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 operation 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 an IT Specialist to join our Thompson Creek team. Reporting to the Director, Cloud Integration & Azure Applications, the IT Specialist will primarily be responsible for providing desktop and network support for the end‑users at TCM. The incumbent in this position will also work with network and server management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor on‑premises Hyper‑V/VMware HA cluster and Windows Server infrastructure, including enterprise storage, database servers, AD objects, and mobile devices.
• Administer, troubleshoot, and enhance complex network infrastructure, including Fortinet firewalls, Cisco switches, wireless access points, internet connectivity, phone systems, and relevant network and radio communication equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Install, configure, and maintain computers, workstations, and other end‑user hardware and peripherals.
• Provide support to mining site end users and ensure that IT service requests and technical issues are addressed promptly and efficiently.
• Collaborate closely with the Global Infrastructure and Cyber Security team to ensure compliance with corporate IT policies, cybersecurity standards and best practices, while driving continuous improvement initiatives for IT infrastructure.
• Work to secure IT systems against unauthorized use.
• Work to protect the security and confidentiality of data.
• Maintain backup systems to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware and software problems; provide support for all services relating to IT systems.
• Document jobs, work and processes, create and update IT technical documentation including network diagrams, system configurations, asset inventory and knowledge articles.
• Follow documented processes, procedures, company policies and IT Code of Conduct.
• Respond to alerts from various IT enterprise network and application monitoring dashboards for virtual machines, antivirus, malware, firewall management, Active Directory, network performance, SIEM, backups, and cloud services.
• Offer recommendations and observations for improving IT services.
• Work to deliver IT plans and objectives.
• Be available to work at any BC location where shared IT services are required.
• Support all global and local technology projects.
• Other related tasks and duties as assigned.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or information technology related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of professional hands‑on experience in a similar role or a combination of education and certifications.
• Highly comfortable interacting with others, of varying personalities, in person, on the phone, and through remote tools.
• Capable of providing extended hours when required to meet deadlines.
• Experience working with tools and equipment in indoor, outdoor, and industrial environments.
• Works effectively independently and in a team environment with a positive attitude.
• Focus on safety and continuous improvement.
• Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., Cisco CCNA, Fortinet FCP, Microsoft Server certificates) are considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge in network and server administration, enterprise virtualization, and M365 services.
• Proven experience in IT user support, including troubleshooting hardware, software, and networks.

Benefits

• 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 that compensation and benefit packages vary depending on department or position.

As a valued member of Centerra’s Thompson Creek Mine operation, you will enjoy a competitive annual salary and our industry‑leading benefits.