Analyst, Continuous Improvement; Thompson Creek

Job No:
TCM
65

Location:

Clayton, Idaho

• Boost your knowledge and skills by joining an established organization
• Professional development within the organization
• Receive competitive pay, plus top‑notch benefits

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.

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.

We are looking for an Analyst, Continuous Improvement to join our Thompson Creek team. Reporting to the General Manager, the Analyst, Continuous Improvement will work with site personnel at all levels to improve business and operational processes that will ensure a safe work environment, maximize profitability, drive quality improvements, provide premier customer services (internal and external), and reduce operating costs, inventories, and lead times through the appropriate application of business improvement methodologies.

• Work with site personnel to guide the improvement process and ensure sustainable results in the business area (Mine, Maintenance, Mill and Administration).
• Conduct time trials at the various sites to improve line/cycle efficiencies.
• Prepare status reports on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis to ensure compliance to the organization’s targets.
• Assist in identifying cost savings and improvement opportunities and building full‑potential analytical cost‑benefit models.
• Help to implement consistent systems and measures that appropriately assess performance and review progress to ensure achievement of improvement targets.
• Become familiar with operating effectiveness initiatives such as Lean and Six Sigma.
• Support the flow of performance information (KPIs) in business areas (Mine, Maintenance, Mill and Administration); participate in discussions around best practices across Thompson Creek Mine.
• Collaborate with department team members to gather and analyze information to identify gaps and opportunities as well as to help focus the diagnosis of problems and the development of effective solutions.
• Review mining sequence and cycle times at the various sites to identify areas of improvement.
• Work closely with GM and Operations Manager to provide support in aligning site goals with TCM overall business strategy.
• Conduct root cause analysis to address operational challenges and prevent future issues.

• Bachelor’s degree in Process Engineering or an associated field.
• 5‑10 years of experience working in the mining industry in similar roles.
• 5+ years of experience working in a Continuous Improvement role or similar position.
• Experience in working to budgets and capital cost expectations.
• Familiarity with SAP Success Factors an asset.

• PTO
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401k retirement plan with Company match
• Annual Incentive Bonus
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company match
• Professional development within the organization

As a valued member of Centerra's Thompson Creek Mine operation’s team, you can look forward to a competitive annual salary. You'll also gain access to Centerra's industry‑leading benefits including compensation and benefit packages that vary depending on department or position.

Respecting the rights of our people, developing and promoting our talent, and creating an inclusive work environment that recognizes the diversity and the unique experiences of our employees is fundamental to our People First mandate. Centerra Gold puts People First in every region we operate, by committing to nurture an inclusive culture that respects, values, and celebrates the global power of all perspectives.

We welcome diverse backgrounds and experience at all our sites, and qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic characteristics, disability, or national or ethnic origin. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.