Technician, Mill Operations

3 days ago


Fort St James BC, Canada Centerra Gold Full time $48,000 - $96,000 per year
  • Become a valuable addition to Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine operations team
  • Boost your career by joining an established organization
  • Receive a competitive wage of $36.10 per hour, plus bonus and benefits
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 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 Mount Milligan Mine

Located approximately 155 kilometres northwest of Prince George in central BC, the Mount Milligan Mine is a conventional truck-shovel open-pit copper and gold mine and concentrator with a 60,000 tpd capacity copper flotation processing plant.

Mount Milligan operates with comfortable camp accommodations equipped with private washrooms, TV, Wi-Fi, an onsite gym, and other recreational activities. Bus transportation to and from site is provided free of charge from several locations within the region.

Mount Milligan 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 exciting opportunity for an Technician, Mill Operations to join our Mount Milligan Mine (MTM) operations site.

This role operates on a rotation of 7 days on / 7 days off at a 12-hour daily schedule with camp accommodations provided.

Reporting to the Mill Operations Supervisor, the Technician, Mill Operations will be responsible for maintaining the operational integrity of the crushing and milling complex as required.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Maintain the operational integrity of all areas in the mill; to achieve safety, environmental, quality, costs, and production targets.
  • Operating and monitoring various circuits in the processing plant as required by the supervisor. Circuits include Grinding, Crushing, Tailings, Reagent Mixing, Concentrate Dewatering, Flotation and Control Room.
  • Develop an understanding of all mill circuits through training and experience, while advancing through the mill technician progression plan.
  • Actively participates in mentoring and training others.
  • Understands and complies with all company policies and procedures.
  • Able to learn and become proficient in operation of mobile equipment (skid steer, wheel loader, mini excavator, overhead crane, and aerial work platform). Training to be provided by the company.
  • Performs any other responsibilities related to the Technician, Mill Operations role as required or as assigned by the department head.
About You

The following will be critical to successfully perform this role:

  • Five to ten years' experience operating a variety of mill circuits including: Grinding, Crushing, Tailings, Reagent Mixing, and Concentrate Dewatering.
  • Experience with Confined Space, Lock Out Tag Out, and Fall Arrest is an asset.
  • Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
  • Proficient with computers and computer-based systems. DeltaV experience considered an asset.
  • Valid class 5 driver's license and clean driving record
  • Attention and compliance to established safety rules and guidelines is paramount.
  • Ability to work safely and efficiently in a team environment.
  • Ability to safely climb and lift heavy objects up to 50lbs
  • Collaborative work style – willing to participate in solving problems and comfortable working both in a team environment and with minimal supervision.
  • Self-motivated, team player with a positive attitude.
  • Must have excellent organizational skills
  • Details and results-oriented with the ability to multi-task, and adhere to deadlines
  • Required to meet pre-employment testing requirements.
Working Conditions
  • Work involves a camp-based role at the Mount Milligan Mine site with a set work schedule on a 7x7, 12 hours per day
  • Candidates must be able to maintain high levels of performance for extended shifts, up to 12 hours in duration
  • Occasional exposure to hazardous environments with the requirement of wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Mount Milligan is a safety-sensitive environment and promotes a drug & alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a ZERO – TOLERANCE policy, with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs/paraphernalia on site
  • Bus transportation to and from site is provided free of charge from Prince George, Fort St. James and Mackenzie
About the Benefits

As a valued member of Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine operations team, you can look forward to a competitive compensation structurebased on experience, skills, and qualifications. You'll also gain access to some incredible benefits, including:

  • Tax-free travel allowance commensurate with the distance required for travel
  • Extended group health, dental, vision, and travel insurance
  • Life Insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D
  • Company-sponsored pension with Company match
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program
  • Healthcare Spending Account / Lifestyle Wellness Spending Account
  • Reimbursements on work gear and equipment
  • Annual Incentive Bonus
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company match
  • Parental leave top-up program
  • Professional development within the organization
  • Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion

This is your chance to be part of an 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



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