Tailings Operations Superintendent – Leadership & Impact

Centerra Gold Inc.

Clayton (ID)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

47 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

PTO
Health/dental/vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
401k retirement plan with companymatch
Healthcare Spending Account
Annual Incentive Bonus & Long-Term In-
Employee Share Purchase Plan with Type
Professional development within the组织
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
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Job summary

Centerra Gold invites an experienced Tailings Superintendent to join Thompson Creek Mine in Challis, Idaho. You will lead tailings operations, ensure safe, compliant storage, and collaborate with engineering, operations and regulators to optimize performance.

This role requires senior engineering background, 8–12 years in mining or tailings, strong leadership, and a commitment to health and environmental stewardship. Centerra offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary degree in mining, civil, geotechnical or environmental engineering.
  • Professional engineering designation is an asset.
  • Minimum 8–12 years in mining or tailings management.
  • Proven leadership in tailings, mining or processing operations.
  • Knowledge of Tailings Storage Facility operations and regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership for tailings operations including deposition and water management.
  • Ensure Tailings Storage Facility operations meet design, permits and standards.
  • Develop and lead the tailings operations team.
  • Collaborate with engineers, regulators and external specialists.
  • Oversee budgets and resource planning.
  • Support capital projects and closure planning.
  • Participate in emergency planning for Tailings Storage Facility.

Skills

Mining Engineering
Civil Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Leadership
Tailings management
Open-pit mining
Safety culture

Education

Mining/Civil/Geotechnical/Environmental Engineering degree
Professional engineering designation

Job description

Centerra Gold invites an experienced Tailings Superintendent to join Thompson Creek Mine in Challis, Idaho. You will lead tailings operations, ensure safe, compliant storage, and collaborate with engineering, operations and regulators to optimize performance.

This role requires senior engineering background, 8–12 years in mining or tailings, strong leadership, and a commitment to health and environmental stewardship. Centerra offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

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