Tailings Operations Supervisor

Centerra Gold; Clayton (ID); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401k with company match

Annual incentive bonus

Employee stock purchase plan

Professional development

Job summary

Centerra Gold's Thompson Creek Mine in Idaho is seeking a Tailings Supervisor to lead daily tailings operations, ensuring safe deposition and water management. You will supervise tailings operators and coordinate with Mill Operations, Mine Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, and Engineering teams.

The role requires 5–7 years in mining or tailings, strong knowledge of tailings systems, and a commitment to health and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education or technical training in mining, engineering, environmental science, or a related discipline is considered an asset.
• 5–7 years of experience in mining, tailings operations, processing, water management, or a related heavy industrial environment.
• Experience with tailings deposition systems, slurry pipelines, pumps, water management, or related infrastructure.
• Experience working in an open-pit mining operation is preferred.
• Understanding of safe work practices and regulatory requirements within a mining environment.
• Familiarity with tailings management standards, dam safety requirements, regulatory obligations, and industry best practices.
• Ability to read and follow operating procedures, plans, and technical instructions.
• Demonstrated commitment to health and safety and environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to tailings operators and other assigned personnel.
• Coordinate and oversee daily tailings deposition, water management, pumping, pipeline, and associated operational activities.
• Ensure tailings operations are conducted safely and in accordance with approved procedures, plans, and company standards.
• Oversee the development and execution of short- and long-term tailings operating plans in collaboration with site operations, engineering, and technical teams.
• Conduct and oversee routine inspections of tailings pipelines, pumps, deposition areas, water management infrastructure, and other facilities.
• Ensure operational monitoring, inspections, and surveillance activities are completed on schedule.
• Identify and elevate operational issues, equipment deficiencies, potential risks, or changing site conditions to the Tailings Superintendent and appropriate technical personnel.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to plan and prioritize repairs and preventive maintenance for tailings equipment and infrastructure.
• Monitor operational performance and make adjustments to support safe and efficient tailings deposition and water management.
• Support the implementation of tailings operating plans developed by the Tailings Superintendent and technical teams.
• Ensure employees understand and follow all health and safety, environmental, operational, and emergency response procedures.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings, safety discussions, and field-level risk assessments.
• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to tailings operations personnel.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, reliability, efficiency, and operational performance.
• Work collaboratively with Mill Operations, Mine Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, and Engineering to address priorities and challenges.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Tailings operations

Water management

Safety culture

Open-pit mining

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary education asset

Job description

Centerra Gold's Thompson Creek Mine in Idaho is seeking a Tailings Supervisor to lead daily tailings operations, ensuring safe deposition and water management. You will supervise tailings operators and coordinate with Mill Operations, Mine Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, and Engineering teams.

The role requires 5–7 years in mining or tailings, strong knowledge of tailings systems, and a commitment to health and safety.