Geotechnical Engineer, Mine (Thompson Creek)

• Boost your knowledge and skills by joining an established organization
• Professional development within the organization
• Receive a competitive salary, plus top-notch benefits
• Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion

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 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 Geotechnical Engineer, Mine to join our Thompson Creek team. Reporting to the Superintendent of Mine Engineering, the Geotechnical Engineer, Mine is responsible for overseeing all geotechnical functions at the TCM site. Key responsibilities include pit slope design and monitoring, structural and rock mass strength assessments, water and ground control, and QA/QC programs. The role plays a critical part in ensuring geotechnical support for safe, efficient mining operations while also contributing to leadership development and fostering a balance between operational performance and professional growth.

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

• Geotechnical Leadership: Provide technical expertise in pit slope stability, slope angle design, rock mechanics, and structural geology, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and company standards.
• Ground Control Management Plan: Develop, implement, and maintain the Ground Control Management Plan (GCMP) and associated QA/QC programs, proactively addressing slope stability concerns and remedial actions.
• Data Collection, Monitoring & Analysis: Oversee the planning, acquisition, and interpretation of geotechnical data - this includes but is not limited to slope monitoring, rock strength parameters, structural geology, hydrogeological data, & Tailings Storage Facility data. Conduct and communicate regular inspections of pit walls, stockpiles, roads, and other critical infrastructure, providing actionable recommendations.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with mine design, planning, survey teams, and corporate engineering to ensure geotechnical criteria are integrated into mine plans and operational activities.
• Project & Consultant Management: As needed, direct and review the work of external consultants and contractors, ensuring geotechnical studies, pit slope designs, and water control measures are conducted effectively and within budget.
• Strategic Planning: Develop, maintain, and implement short and long-term strategies to improve slope stability programs. Lead slope stability instrumentation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Technical Reporting: Provide timely contributions and reports to daily, weekly, monthly, and annual plans. Prepare and present clear geotechnical updates, risks and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Geotechnical Modelling: Leverage industry-standard software (e.g., Deswik, RocScience, Flac3d, Leapfrog etc) for data analysis, and modeling to make recommendations.
• Safety & Compliance: Uphold and enforce site safety policies, procedures, and regulations, promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement in all geotechnical activities.
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned to support overall mine operations and corporate objectives.

About You

The following will be critical to successfully performing this role:

• Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Professional Engineer/Geologist in Idaho.
• Degree in Mining, Geological, or Geotechnical Engineering with a minimum 4 years of experience in open-pit hard rock mining relating to rock mechanics and rock slope stability.
• Experience in managing open-pit hard-rock mine geotechnical programs.
• Experience with TSF monitoring.
• Experience with slope stability software.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lead geotechnical investigations and programs such as, drilling, field testing, and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of Open-pit mining and Tailings Storage Facilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Superior interpersonal and relationship-building abilities and the capacity to work independently and in a team environment with people of all levels.
• Knowledgeable in risks assessment processes.

About The Benefits

As a valued member of Centerra's Thompson Creek Mine operation's team, you can look forward to a competitive annual salary. You'll also gain access to Centerra's industry-leading benefits including**:

• PTO
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401k retirement plan with Company match
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Annual Incentive Bonus
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company match
• 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 relevant skills to bring success to our team, then we invite you to apply today!