- Become a valuable addition to Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine team
- Boost your career by joining an established organization
- Receive an hourly rate between $28-$29 based on education and experience
- Build your knowledge and experience in the mining industry
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 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 opportunity for a
Co-op Student, TSF to join the Mine Technical Services team on a fixed-term basis for up to 12 months. Reporting to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer, the Co-op Student will assist with a variety of geotechnical engineering tasks. The role is designed to offer practical experience in geotechnical engineering, focusing on tailings storage facilities (TSF) and other geotechnical structures. This position will provide exposure to several groups that include Mine Planning, Tailings, Geotechnical, Mill, Geology, Environmental, and Operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the scope and management of site investigations.
- Support the inspection of water and tailings dams and infrastructure as per the Operation, Maintenance, and Surveillance (OMS) manual.
- Help monitor site instrumentation and collaborate with the Senior Geotechnical Engineer and Engineer of Record.
- Participate in QA/QC activities for TSF construction.
- Aid in the management of field instrumentation and related databases and systems.
- Assist in slope stability assessments.
- Perform assigned duties related to monitoring pumping and seepage flows, and pumping status as directed by the Water Resources Engineer.
- Work closely with the Dewatering teams, Mill Tailing Operators, and the Environment Department to effectively manage site water resource structures and related activities as per the Site Water Management Plan (SWMP).
- Assist the Water Resources Engineer in compiling water management data and conducting quality assurance and quality control (QAQC) tasks.
- Contribute to the Weekly Tailings Plan for Mill Operations and Site Services as needed.
- Perform other responsibilities related to the Geotechnical Coop role as required or assigned by the department head.
About You
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Civil, Geological, Geotechnical, or Mining Engineering.
- Previous co-op or internship experience in the mining industry is an asset.
- Familiarity with geotechnical software such as MinePlan, LeapFrog, Civil 3D, or Muk3D is an asset.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and access to personal transportation.
- Basic understanding of geotechnical field investigations, slope design and analysis, and geotechnical structures surveillance.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong computer skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment and a strong attitude towards safety.
- Good work ethic and willingness to learn.
- Ability to meet pre-employment testing requirements.
Working Conditions
- Camp-based role working 12-hour days on a 14 day on/14 day off rotation, with accommodations 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.
If you have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, we invite you to apply today!
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