- Boost your knowledge and skills by joining an established organization
- Professional development within the organization
- Receive competitive pay, 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 an
Engineer, Tailings Facility to join our Thompson Creek team. The Tailings Facility Engineer (RTFE) is accountable for the safe, sustainable, and compliant management of the Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) and associated water systems for a dam built with cycloned sand with a centreline construction method.
This technical and leadership role will oversee tailings design, deposition planning, dam safety, governance compliance, environmental and permitting, and long-term risk management. The position acts as the key interface with the Engineer of Record (EoR), regulators, technical reviewers, and senior management, ensuring that the facility meets or exceeds internal and industry guidelines, as well as all permitting requirements and relevant regulations.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Lead the strategic planning and safe operation of the TSF, including dam raises, water balance, and deposition planning.
- Serve as the company’s technical representative and point of contact for the EoR, Independent Tailings Review Board (ITRB), regulators, and external stakeholders.
- Support the develop, maintain, and enforce the Tailings Management System (TMS) in alignment with MAC guidelines, permit requirements, and corporate governance.
- Oversee preparation and updates of the OMS manual, Dam Safety Reviews, annual Engineer of Record reports, and emergency preparedness plans. The updates would include periodically reviews of the trigger action and respond plan (TARP). Preparation, execute and document periodical emergency preparedness drills to provide confidence in the event of an event.
- Support, and where applicable direct, design reviews, risk assessments, and construction QA/QC for dam raises, cyclone sand operations, and tailings systems.
- Ensure integration of TSF operation and construction with mine and concentrator (milling & flotation) operations, optimizing slurry rheology, deposition, cyclone performance, dam raise and construction requirements, and reclaim water quality to meet mine plan requirements.
- Oversee geotechnical, geochemical, and hydrological monitoring programs, including piezometers, Cone Penetration Tests (CPTs), topographic and bathymetric surveys, settlement surveys, seepage monitoring, and water quality testing.
- Support the review, interpret, and approve geotechnical and hydrological models, stability analyses, and deposition modelling and construction progress to ensure goals will be met.
- Lead implementation of dam safety programs consistent with regulatory frameworks.
- Identify, assess, mitigate, and where possible optimize, geotechnical, environmental, and operational risks related to tailings and water management.
- Provide support on closure and reclamation planning, including options for beach and water management, progressive rehabilitation, and long-term water treatment.
- Build strong relationships with operations, processing, and environmental teams to align water and tailings strategies.
- Represent the company at technical and community forums, and engage with stakeholders, regulators and local communities regarding tailings management practices.
- Drive innovation and adoption of new technologies (e.g., advanced instrumentation, real-time monitoring, cyclone improvement and optimization).
About You
The following will be critical to successfully performing this role:
- Bachelor’s, Geotechnical, Geological, or Mining Engineering. A master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering will be an asset.
- Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in tailings, dam engineering, or geotechnical engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
- Experience with cyclone operations, water reclaim systems, and tailings operations.
- Proven track record working with industry guidelines, permit requirements, and compliance.
- Experience managing relationships with EoRs, ITRBs, and regulators.
- Understanding of slurry transport, deposition, dam design, seepage control, and water management.
- Knowledge in drone survey, drone piloting, CAD.
- Knowledge in geotechnical and hydrogeological software (GeoStudio, FLAC, Slide, GoldSim, or equivalent) will be an asset.
- Strong ability to review, validate, and approve technical reports, stability analyses, and design documentation.
- P.Eng, PE or equivalent.
About The Benefits
As a valued member of Centerra's Thompson Creek Mine 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
- Reimbursements on work gear and equipment
- Professional development within the organization
- Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Please note, compensation and benefit packages vary depending on department or position.
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!
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