Technician, Equipment Operator (Fixed-Term)

Centerra Gold Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Centerra Gold Inc. is seeking a full-time temporary Technician, Equipment Operator for their Kemess Mine operations. This role involves safely operating heavy equipment, with responsibilities including maintenance and inspections. The position offers a competitive hourly rate with a camp-based schedule of 14 days on and 14 days off.

Benefits

Tax-free travel allowance

Basic Life Insurance

Provincial Hospital/Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience working with heavy equipment.
• Valid class 5 Canadian Driver’s License required.
• Ability to operate, inspect, and maintain heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate various large equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform regular maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Document maintenance checks and ensure equipment functionality.

Skills

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job No:KEM81

Location:Thutade Lake

• Become a valuable addition toCenterra's Kemess Mine operations team
• Boost your career by joining an establishedorganization
• Receive an hourly rate of $40.59

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 committedto the safety, integrity, ethics, and fairness of our operations,promoting the highest standards of ethical business conduct ofour employees, officers, and directors.

For more information, please see our website .

About the Kemess Mine

Kemess is located in north-central British Columbia, approximately 250 km north of Smithers and 430 km northwest of Prince George, with fly-in access. The property is host to the former Kemess South (KS) Mine, the Kemess Underground (KUG) deposit, and the Kemess East (KE) deposit.

Existing on-site infrastructure includes offices, warehouse, laydowns, maintenance facilities, a 300-person accommodation camp footprint, crushed ore stockpile and reclaim, access and service roads, an airstrip, explosives magazines, and an electrical substation.

KemessMine 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 full-time temporary Technician, Equipment Operatorto join our KemessMineoperations site. This position is a fixed-term three-month contract that requires union membership under the International Union of Operating Engineers.

This isa camp-based position, with a rotation of 14days on /14 days off,witha 12-hour daily schedule.

Reporting to the Site Services Supervisor, the Equipment Operator will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating a variety of equipment for our summer projects scopes of work. In addition to properly operating the equipment, you will also be responsible for inspecting, providing preventative maintenance checks, and occasionally repairing equipment when required. This position is part of a unionized workforce and is subject to the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Operate various pieces of large equipment (loader, excavator, grader, dozer, etc.) in accordance with company procedures and safety regulations.
• Ensure proper operation of equipment by performing regular checks on their functionality.
• Document regular maintenance checks to maintain adequate records of equipment performance.
• Provide preventative maintenance checks to ensure equipment is safe and operating properly.
• Regularly clean equipment to preserve its quality and functionality.
• Perform minor repairs on equipment issues.
• Report needs for larger repairs to the appropriate parties.
• Commit to the overall safety of the work environment by always taking extra precautions to work with the utmost care and consideration.
• Willing and capable of performing manual labor and other tasks on site as required.

AboutYou

To qualify for thisrole, t he following skillset and experience will be critical to successfully performing this role:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience working with heavy equipment.
• Possession of a valid class 5 Canadian Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of proper operation of heavy equipment.
• Proven Safety and attendance record.
• Ability to maintain, inspect, clean, and occasionally repair pieces of heavy equipment.
• Strong work ethic and physical ability to lift 50+ pounds.
• Required to meet pre-employment testing requirements.

About the Benefits

As a valued member of Centerra's Kemess Mine team, you can look forward to a highly competitive compensation . You'll also gain access to some incredible benefits, including:

• Tax-free travel allowance commensurate with the distance required for travel
• Basic Life Insurance and Provincial Hospital/Medical Insurance

This is your chance tobe part ofan established, industry-leading global organization with incredible room for career growth and personal development.

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

PEOPLE FIRST

Respecting the rights of our people, developing and promoting our talent, and creating an inclusive work environment that recognizes the diversity and the unique experiences of our employees is fundamental to our

PEOPLE FIRST

Respecting the rights of our people, developing and promoting our talent, and creating an inclusive work environment that recognizes the diversity and the unique experiences of our employees is fundamental to our People First mandate.

Centerra Gold puts People First in every region we operate, by committing to nurture an inclusive culture that respects, values, and celebrates the global power of all perspectives. We welcome diverse backgrounds and experience at all our sites, and qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic characteristics, disability, or national or ethnic origin. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

To learn more about the industry-leading financial, health, and wellbeing benefits of joining Centerra, please visit this website!

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Are you legally authorized to work in Canada? *

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