Summer Student, Mine Maintenance
Job No:
TCM56
Location:
Clayton, Idaho
- For the summer term, become a valuable addition to Centerra's Thompson Creek Mine team
- Boost your knowledge and skills by joining an established organization
- Professional development within the organization
- Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Receive an hourly rate between $18.54 - $24.72 per hour
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 a Summer Student, Mine Maintenance to join our Thompson Creek Mine Maintenance team for the summer of 2025. In this role, you will assist in the maintenance of heavy operating and supportive equipment to improve the overall performance and reliability. Additionally, this position will have an opportunity to complete challenging and rewarding projects while working alongside our professionals in the field.
Your responsibilities will include the following, but are not limited to:
- Participate and contribute to safety meetings.
- Be open minded and willing to learn all aspects/practices of mine maintenance.
- Assist in completion of preventative maintenance activities.
- Assist in performing routine/non-routine maintenance and downtime mechanical repairs.
- Support the mine maintenance department with various tasks as assigned.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
About You
To qualify, the following experience and skills are required:
- Applicant must be at least 18 years of age, or older, by the beginning of the summer work term.
- Full-time enrollment in post secondary education program in the fall (verification required prior to hire).
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Possess and maintain a valid a driver’s license.
- Ability to pass Thompson Creek Mine pre-employment physical, which includes drug and alcohol testing.
- Strong computer skills and experience working with Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work tasks under various weather conditions.
- Safety minded and willingness to adhere to safe work practices.
- Team player, leadership and good interpersonal skills required.
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!