Technician, Mill Operations (Mount Milligan) - Fixed-Term
- Fort St. James, BC, Canada
Receive a competitive hourly wage of $37.18 · Contract
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- Pay
- Receive a competitive hourly wage of $37.18
- Job type
- Contract
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- Experience
- 2–5 years of experience operating mill circuits, including:
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
- Become a valuable addition to Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine team
- Boost your career by joining an established organization
- Receive a competitive hourly wage of $37.18
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 of quality mining assets 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 a fixed-term Technician, Mill Operations to join our team on a 6-month contract.
The Technician, Mill Operations is a key member of the processing team, responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the crushing and milling complex. This role is responsible for operating and monitoring various mill circuits, supporting production targets, and contributing to continuous improvement through training, mentoring, and adherence to company policies and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Responsibilities
- Maintain the operational integrity of all areas in the mill to achieve safety, environmental, quality, cost, and production targets
- Operate and monitor various circuits in the processing plant as required by the supervisor, including:
- Grinding
- Crushing
- Tailings
- Reagent Mixing
- Concentrate Dewatering
- Develop an understanding of all mill circuits through training and experience, while advancing through the mill technician progression plan
- Actively participate in mentoring and training others
- Understand and comply with all company policies and procedures
- Perform any other responsibilities related to the Technician, Mill Operations role as required or as assigned by the department head
Learn and become proficient in the operation of mobile equipment (training provided), including:
- Skid steer
- Wheel loader
- Mini excavator
- Overhead crane
- Aerial work platform
- Camp-based role working 12-hour days on a 7 day on/7 day off rotation, with accommodation provided during rotation.
- Exposure to indoor/outdoor environments, heavy equipment, noise, and moving parts.
- PPE always required.
- Safety-sensitive environment with zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy.
- Bus transportation provided from regional locations.
- 2–5 years of experience operating mill circuits, including:
- Grinding
- Crushing
- Tailings
- Reagent Mixing
- Concentrate Dewatering
- Experience with Confined Space, Lock Out Tag Out, and Fall Arrest procedures, an asset
- Experience in maintaining operational integrity across mill areas
- Experience in operating and monitoring processing plant circuits
- Experience in mentoring and training within a technical or industrial setting
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License with a clean abstract
If you have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!
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More about this job
Responsibilities
Operate and monitor mill circuits, including grinding, crushing, tailings, reagent mixing, and concentrate dewatering, to support safe and efficient production. Maintain operational integrity and production targets while following company policies and safety standards, and participate in training and mentoring.
Requirements
Requires 2–5 years of experience operating mill circuits and experience maintaining operational integrity and monitoring processing plant operations. Confined space, lockout/tagout, and fall arrest experience are assets; a valid Class 5 driver's license with a clean abstract is required.
Skills
- Mill Circuit Operation
- Grinding
- Crushing
- Tailings Processing
- Reagent Mixing
- Concentrate Dewatering
- Processing Plant Monitoring
- Operational Integrity
- Mobile Equipment Operation
- Skid Steer Operation
- Wheel Loader Operation
- Mini Excavator Operation
- Overhead Crane Operation
- Aerial Work Platform Operation
- Mentoring and Training
- Safety Compliance
Benefits
- Camp Accommodation
- Free Bus Transportation
- Onsite Gym
- Recreational Activities
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Categories
- Trades
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Mill Operations
- Mining
- Copper
- Gold
- Processing Plant
- Grinding
- Crushing
- Tailings
- Reagent Mixing
- Concentrate Dewatering
- Mill Circuits
- Mobile Equipment
- Skid Steer
- Wheel Loader
- Mini Excavator
- Overhead Crane
- Aerial Work Platform
- Confined Space
- Lockout/Tagout
- Fall Arrest
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Safety Compliance
- Production Targets
- Continuous Improvement
- Class 5 Driver's License