Senior Engineer, Mine

11 hours ago

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Centerra Gold Inc. Full-time
Become a valuable addition to Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine operations team

Boost your career by joining an established organization

Receive a competitive salary of $117,300 - $157,900, 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.

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About Mount Milligan Mine Located approximately 155 kilometers 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

Senior Engineer, Mine

to join our

Mount Milligan Mine (MTM)

operations site.

This role operates on a rotation of

7

days on / 7 days off

or a

14 days on/14 days off

at a 12-hour daily schedule with camp accommodations provided.

The Senior Mine Engineer plays a key role in optimizing the Mine‑to‑Mill process through effective collaboration with Mine Geology, Mine Operations, Drill & Blast, Maintenance, and Mill Operations and Maintenance. This position is responsible for developing the Drill & Blast budget; supporting the creation of financial models, medium- to long-term mine plans, and Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) construction schedules; contributing to annual budgeting processes; managing contracts and controlling costs; and ensuring alignment between short- and long-range plans. The Senior Mine Engineer also provides mentorship to junior engineers and technical staff within the Mine Technical Services department.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Mine Planning & Optimization

Develop medium‑ to long-range mine plans and production schedules.

Provide guidance and oversight to ensure short-range mine plans align with long-range strategies.

Conduct short-term options analysis to support improved equipment utilization and cost optimization.

Drill & Blast

Optimize drill‑and‑blast parameters to improve rock fragmentation and optimize unit costs; ensure effective D&B performance reporting and analysis. Conduct field inspections to verify drilling accuracy (QA/QC).

Develop and control D&B budgets, including coast forecasting and plan‑vs‑actual variance analysis.

Coordinate and execute industrial trials of explosives, blast systems, and drilling equipment, ensuring technical, safety, and economic compliance.

Collaborate with consultants and suppliers to improve the efficiency and quality of D&B operations.

Monitor and control consumption of drilling tools, consumables, and explosive materials, ensuring accurate cost tracking and reporting.

Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) Planning

Work closely with Mine Operations and Mine Technical Services to develop and execute medium‑ to long-term TSF construction plans and schedules.

Support ongoing TSF optimization, planning, and engineering activities.

Contract management and cost control.

Financial & Strategic Support

Contribute to annual Drill&Blast budget development and support the creation of financial models.

Assist with cost forecasting, variance analysis, and long‑term strategic planning.

Prepare technical and economic justifications for CAPEX and OPEX, including equipment selection.

Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to junior Engineers, Co‑op Students, and other technical personnel.

Foster a collaborative environment that supports professional development and continuous improvement.

General Responsibilities

Prepare engineering reports, technical documentation, and presentations as required.

Perform additional duties related to the role, as assigned.

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