Superintendent, Geology (Goldfield)

Centerra Gold Inc.; Goldfield (NV); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life Insurance, STD, LTD

401k with Company match

Annual Incentive Bonus

Job summary

Centerra Gold is seeking a Superintendent, Geology for the Goldfield District Project in Goldfield, Nevada. The role leads the site geology team, ensures high-quality geological data, ore control, and reconciliation to optimize open-pit mining and heap leach operations.

The candidate will collaborate with Mine Engineering, Metallurgy, and Processing to maximize ore recovery and align with mine plans, supporting exploration and data integrity across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geological Engineering required.
• Professional designation P.Geo. preferred and considered an asset.
• 7-10+ years in open-pit geology, heap leach experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site geology team and QA/QC programs.
• Oversee grade/ore control and geological mapping.
• Define ore/waste boundaries with mining contractor and Mine Engineering.
• Develop and reconcile geological/resource models.
• Support resource definition and exploration activities as needed.
• Collaborate with Metallurgy and Processing on ore characteristics.
• Provide geological input into blast and dig planning.
• Monitor geological risks affecting production and recovery.

Skills

Leadership

Grade control

Ore control

Geological modelling

QA/QC

Resource evaluation

Mine planning

Data integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geological Engineering

P.Geo. designation (preferred)

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

MineSight

acQuire

Job description

• Become a valuable addition to Centerra's Goldfield District Project
• Boost your career by joining an established organization
• Receive a competitive annual salary, plus excellent benefits
  

• Become a valuable addition to Centerra's Goldfield District Project
• Boost your career by joining an established organization
• Receive a competitive annual salary, plus excellent benefits
  

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 of quality mining assets 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 The Goldfield District Project

Located on the Walker Lane trend in Esmeralda County, Nevada, about 30 miles south of Tonopah, the Goldfield District Project can be accessed via U.S. Highway 95 from Las Vegas or Reno. This project is an underexplored property in a prolific mining jurisdiction that provides substantial upside potential.

Goldfield is a conventional open-pit, heap leach project currently proceeding with development and construction after completing a technical study in August 2025. The project has an approximate mine life of 7-years and first production is expected by the end of 2028, adding to Centerra’s near-term gold production profile.

Goldfield District Project 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 opportunity for a Superintendent, Geology to join our team in Goldfield District Project in Goldfield, Nevada.

The Superintendent, Geology is responsible for leading the site geology team and ensuring the effective delivery of geological services supporting safe, efficient, and economically optimized open-pit mining and heap leach operations.

Reporting to the Manager, Technical Services, the Superintendent, Geology position provides leadership across ore control, grade control, geological interpretation, resource definition, mine-to-mill/heap leach reconciliation, geological modelling, and production support. The Superintendent works closely with the mining contractor, Engineering, Metallurgy, Processing, and Environmental teams to maximize ore recovery and ensure that material is mined, classified, and delivered to the appropriate processing destination.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Lead, coach, and develop the site geology team, including geologists, technicians, and other geological support personnel.
• Establish and maintain effective grade control and ore control programs to support open-pit mining operations.
• Oversee geological mapping, sampling, logging, interpretation, and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) programs.
• Provide geological guidance to ensure ore and waste boundaries are accurately defined and communicated to the mining contractor and Mine Engineering.
• Manage short‑and‑medium‑term geological activities in alignment with mine plans and production requirements.
• Support the development, maintenance, and reconciliation of geological and resource models.
• Lead the investigation and resolution of mine-to-model and mine-to-leach reconciliation variances, identifying opportunities to improve ore forecasting and recovery.
• Work closely with Mine Engineering and the mining contractor to optimize ore and waste movement, dig limits, stockpiles, and ore routing.
• Provide geological input into blast planning, dig planning, stockpile management, and material classification.
• Support resource definition and exploration activities where required, including drilling programs, geological interpretation, and resource modelling.
• Ensure geological data is collected, managed, validated, and maintained to a high standard.
• Collaborate with Metallurgy and Processing teams to understand ore characteristics, leach performance, recovery, and variability across the orebody.
• Provide geological support for heap leach pad planning, ore placement, material characterization, and metallurgical performance as required.
• Monitor and communicate geological risks that may impact mine production, ore quality, recovery, or economic performance.
• Develop and maintain geological procedures, standards, and controls consistent with industry best practices.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or a related discipline required.
• Professional designation such as P.Geo. or equivalent designation preferred and considered an asset.
• 7-10+ years of progressive geology experience, preferably within open‑pit mining operations.
• Demonstrated experience in open‑pit mining, preferably within a heap leach operation.
• Previous experience leading a geology team in a Superintendent, Senior Geologist, or equivalent site leadership role.
• Strong practical experience with grade control, ore control, geological modelling, resource evaluation, and reconciliation.
• Experience with open‑pit mining methods and the integration of geology with mine planning and production.
• Understanding of gold orebody geology, mineralization controls, and factors affecting heap leach performance.
• Experience working with geological modelling and mine geology software such as Deswik, Vulcan, MineSight, or equivalent.
• Strong experience with geological databases (acQuire or similar systems).
• Strong understanding of QA/QC, sampling protocols, database management, and geological data integrity.

About The Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life Insurance, STD, LTD
• Company-sponsored 401k with Company match
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Annual Incentive Bonus and Long-term Incentive Plan
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company match
• Professional development within the organization
• Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion

If you have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!