Technician, Mill Operations

at  Centerra Gold

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Mill Operations Supervisor, the Technician, Mill Operations will be responsible for maintaining the operational integrity of the crushing and milling complex as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Attention and compliance to established safety rules and guidelines is paramount.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently in a team environment.
• Ability to safely climb and lift heavy objects up to 50lbs
• Collaborative work style – willing to participate in solving problems and comfortable working both in a team environment and with minimal supervision.
• Self-motivated, team player with a positive attitude.
• Must have excellent organizational skills
• Details and results-oriented with the ability to multi-task, and adhere to deadlines
• Required to meet pre-employment testing requirements.

Education & Experience

• Three to five years’ experience operating a variety of mill circuits including: Grinding,
• Crushing, Tailings, Reagent Mixing, and Concentrate Dewatering.
• Experience with Confined Space, Lock Out Tag Out, and Fall Arrest is an asset.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Proficient with computers and computer-based systems. DeltaV experience considered an asset.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license and clean driving recor

• Maintain the operational integrity of all areas in the mill; to achieve safety, environmental, quality, costs, and production targets.
• Operating and monitoring various circuits in the processing plant as required by the supervisor. Circuits include Grinding, Crushing, Tailings, Reagent Mixing, and Concentrate Dewatering.
• Develop an understanding of all mill circuits through training and experience, while advancing through the mill technician progression plan.
• Actively participates in mentoring and training others.
• Understands and complies with all company policies and procedures.
• Able to learn and become proficient in operation of mobile equipment (skid steer, wheel loader, mini excavator, overhead crane, and aerial work platform). Training to be provided by the company.
• Performs any other responsibilities related to the Technician, Mill Operations role as required or as assigned by the department head.

Education & Experience

• Three to five years’ experience operating a variety of mill circuits including: Grinding,
• Crushing, Tailings, Reagent Mixing, and Concentrate Dewatering.
• Experience with Confined Space, Lock Out Tag Out, and Fall Arrest is an asset.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Proficient with computers and computer-based systems. DeltaV experience considered an asset.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license and clean driving record