Technical Services Manager – Mining (Relocation Available)

Centerra Gold Inc.; Clayton (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401k retirement plan with Companymatch

Healthcare Spending Account

Annual Incentive Bonus and Long-Term 


Employee Share Purchase Plan with 
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Job summary

Centerra Gold Inc. is seeking a Manager, Technical Services for Thompson Creek Mine in Idaho. You will lead mine planning, geology, engineering, survey and geotechnical functions, ensuring safe, cost-effective practices and optimal resource extraction.

This role offers relocation to Idaho or a rotational schedule and requires strong leadership and regulatory compliance expertise. You will align departmental goals with site strategy, develop long-term plans, budgets, and performance reporting,

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in open pit mining with at least 5 years in a technical services leadership or management role.
• Extensive expertise in mine planning, geotechnical analysis, geology, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and team development capabilities.
• Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Align the technical services department and individual goals with site vision and strategic planning initiatives.
• Oversee the development and execution of short, medium, and long-term mine plans, budgets, and production strategies to meet business targets.
• Ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance in mine designs, resource estimations, technical studies, and reporting.
• Manage the design, construction, and commissioning of mine infrastructures.
• Lead the business planning process, including operational costs as well as potential capital needs, to create a budget for the site.
• Coordinate technical services activities to support contract mining teams and align plans with production and development schedules.
• Implement and promote continuous improvement initiatives, adopting new technologies and best practices.
• Mentor, develop, and manage technical staff, including knowledge transfer and performance management.
• Conduct performance evaluations, recommend promotions and carry out corrective actions as needed.
• Prepare and deliver accurate technical reports, forecasts, and presentations for management and stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and corporate governance standards in all technical service activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Team development

Communication

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or Geology

Advanced qualifications in mine planning / mineral economics / management

Tools

Mine planning software

Budgeting tools

Job description

Centerra Gold Inc. is seeking a Manager, Technical Services for Thompson Creek Mine in Idaho. You will lead mine planning, geology, engineering, survey and geotechnical functions, ensuring safe, cost-effective practices and optimal resource extraction.

This role offers relocation to Idaho or a rotational schedule and requires strong leadership and regulatory compliance expertise. You will align departmental goals with site strategy, develop long-term plans, budgets, and performance reporting,