Heavy Duty Mechanic

- Become a valuable addition to Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine operations team

- Boost your career by joining an established organization

- Receive a competitive hourly rate $58.13, 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 Heavy Duty Mechanic 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.

The role of the Heavy-Duty Mechanic is to ensure the effective operation of various mine equipment by maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing components when required primarily through the preventative maintenance program, but also to act when necessary to keep all gear running smoothly and effectively. To carry out all duties in a safe and efficient manner.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Maintain and repair mine equipment as requested by Mine Operations and Maintenance supervision from the most complex to the simplest tasks.

- Use computer programs to check reported trouble and order parts.

- Maximize equipment availability through utilizing efficient and proactive preventative maintenance programs.

- Perform preventative maintenance such as inspections, lubricating, oil changes, and failure analysis.

- Diagnose faults and malfunctions and carry out necessary repairs including major component replacement and repair or rebuild.

- Comply with all Safety, Health, Environmental and other policies, procedures and requirements.

- Test repaired equipment for proper performance.

- Maintain a safe and clean work environment. Work together as a team with Mine and Mill Operations to ensure the mine site works as a well oiled, harmonious unit.

- strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport and provide effective support.

About You

The following will be critical to successfully perform this role:

- Minimum high school diploma or GED

- BC or Interprovincial Red Seal Heavy-Duty Mechanic certification required.

- 3 years plus related experience. Experience working on surface mining equipment or related heavy industrial equipment.

- Experience working in a culturally diverse environment an asset.

- Ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems.

- Ability to work safely and effectively in a team environment as well as independently.

- Excellent safety record.

- Good communication and interpersonal skills.

- Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

- Willingness to work in adverse conditions.

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!