- Become a valuable addition to Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine operations team
- Boost your career by joining an established organization
- Receive a competitive annual salary of $125,000 - $155,000, plus bonus and 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.
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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.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Senior Metallurgist to join our Mount Milligan Mine (MTM) operations site.
This role operates on a rotation of 14 days on / 14 days off at a 12-hour daily schedule with camp accommodations provided.
The Senior Metallurgist will report to the Superintendent, Metallurgy and will be responsible to lead the shift Metallurgists/Technicians and provide technical support to the Mill Operations team.The Senior Metallurgist provides technical leadership for metallurgical performance, optimization, and continuous improvement across Mount Milligan plant operations. The position directly supervises Plant Metallurgists and Metallurgical Technicians, ensuring safe work practices and compliance with applicable legislation, company policies, standards, and procedures. The role plans and schedules metallurgical work to meet departmental goals, KPIs, project milestones, and deadlines while providing guidance and mentorship to the team.
The Senior Metallurgist monitors plant performance, identifies process variability, and develops recommendations to improve stability, efficiency, recovery, and overall plant performance. Responsibilities include conducting investigations, metallurgical test work, technical projects, data analysis, and process evaluations to maintain performance and identify opportunities to exceed targets. Working closely with Mill Operations Supervisors and multidisciplinary teams, the Senior Metallurgist provides technical support to operations and leads complex metallurgical projects. Responsibilities include equipment inspections, team scheduling, and ensuring project deliverables meet scope, schedule, cost, quality, and safety requirements. Advanced proficiency with systems such as PI, SAP, TapRooT, and Management of Change is expected.
The Senior Metallurgist supports commissioning and ramp-up activities, including metallurgical accounting and performance testing, and leads risk assessments, HAZOP/HAZID, and operability reviews. The position requires strong leadership, project management, communication, and technical expertise in mineral processing, supported by a degree in Metallurgical, Mineral Processing, or Chemical Engineering and relevant industry experience.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Direct supervision of Plant Metallurgists, Junior Metallurgists, and Metallurgical Technicians. Ensure all employees work safely in accordance with applicable legislation, company policies, standards, and procedures.
- Plan and schedule metallurgical work plan to meet departmental goals, KPIs, project milestones, and deadlines.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to Metallurgists/Technicians under direct supervision.
- Monitor and report on plant performance, identify sources of variability and make recommendations for improvements to increase stability and efficiency.
- Conduct investigations, test work, and technical projects to maintain performance and identify opportunities to exceed targets.
- Support assay lab personnel through QAQC monitoring, recommendations, and spreadsheet provisions.
- Maintain quality control programs within the plant and onsite laboratory.
- Take lead on complex technical projects and guide Metallurgists & Metallurgical Technicians to support these projects.
- Analyze metallurgical data and interpret results to guide process improvements.
- Lead equipment inspections and ensure safety of the team while performing inspections.
- Support Mill Operations Supervisors and provide technical recommendations.
- Demonstrates advanced proficiency in utilizing various management tools and systems essential for operations, such as SAP, TapRooT, MOC (Management of Change), etc.
- Approve and maintain team schedule work time and vacations.
- Ensure project deliverables meet scope, schedule, cost, and safety standards.
- Support commissioning and ramp-up, including metallurgical accounting and performance tests.
- Lead risk assessments, HAZOP/HAZID, and operability reviews
The following will be critical to successfully perform this role:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mineral Processing, Metallurgy, Materials, or Chemical) or equivalent
- Professional engineering designation and capacity to transfer to EGBC
- 5-15+ years of experience in mineral processing, metallurgy, or process engineering (range varies by seniority).
- Class 5 driver’s license with clean abstract
- Experience and competency in mineral processing, specifically with comminution and copper/gold flotation experience
- Requirement to meet pre-employment testing
- Work involves a camp-based role at the Mount Milligan Mine site with a set work schedule on a 14x14, 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
As a valued member of Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine operations team, you can look forward to a competitive compensation structure based 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
- Quarterly 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!
