Technician, Mill Maintenance (Thompson Creek)

Centerra Gold; South Coffeyville (OK); On-site; USD 47,596 - 64,802; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement plan with Company match

Job summary

Centerra Gold is looking for a Technician in Mill Maintenance for the Thompson Creek Mine. This role involves maintaining and repairing various mill equipment and ensuring effective operation through preventative maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum high school diploma, trade certification preferred, and 3+ years of related experience. A competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits package are offered, including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience preferred.
• Possess a valid driver's license and have access to personal transportation.
• Willingness to work in adverse conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair mill equipment as requested by Maintenance Supervision.
• Maximize equipment availability through efficient preventative maintenance programs.
• Comply with all Safety, Health, Environmental policies.

Skills

Ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Education

Minimum high school diploma or GED

Millwright technology trade school certification preferred

Job description

Technician, Mill Maintenance (Thompson Creek)

Job No: TCM98

Location: Clayton, Idaho

• Boost your knowledge and skills by joining an established organization
• Professional development within the organization
• Receive an hourly rate between $34.55- $47.04, based on knowledge and experience, and plus top-notch benefits

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 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 Thompson Creek Mine

The Thompson Creek Mine is a primary, surface molybdenum mine and mill located approximately 48 kilometers southwest of the town of Challis in Idaho's Custer County.

In operations since 1983, the mine uses conventional open-pit mining methods with large electric-powered shovels that can each move up to 100,000 tons of waste rock and ore per day.

Thompson Creek Mine 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 are looking for a Technician, Mill Maintenance to join our Thompson Creek team. In this role you will ensure the effective operation of various mill, tailings, outlying area pumps and crushing equipment by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing components when required primarily through the preventative maintenance program, but also to act when necessary to keep all gear running smoothly and effectively.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain and repair mill equipment as requested by Maintenance Supervision from the most complex to the simplest tasks.
• Use computer programs to check reported trouble and order parts.
• Maximize equipment availability through utilizing efficient and proactive preventative maintenance programs.
• Perform preventative maintenance such as inspections, lubricating, oil changes, and failure analysis.
• Diagnose faults and malfunctions and carry out necessary repairs including major component replacement and repair or rebuild.
• Comply with all Safety, Health, Environmental and other policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment. Work together as a team with Mill Operations to ensure the mill site works as a well‑oiled, harmonious unit.
• Other duties as assigned.

About You

To qualify, the following skills and experiences are required:

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Mill wright technology trade school certification preferred.
• 3+ years related experience preferred.
• Excellent safety record.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to personal transportation.
• Ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work in adverse conditions.

About The Benefits

As a valued member of Centerra Gold's Thompson Creek Mine operation's team, you can look forward to a competitive hourly rate. Centerra's industry-leading benefits include:

• PTO
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401k retirement plan with Company match
• Company Incentive Bonus
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company match
• Professional development within the organization

**Please note, compensation and benefit packages vary depending on department or position.

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!