Superintendent, TSF, Dewatering and Infrastructure

Superintendent, TSF, Dewatering and Infrastructure

Job No:
MTM
210

Location:

Fort St. James, BC

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 and promoting the highest standards of ethical business conduct of our employees, officers, and directors.

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 seeks a Superintendent, TSF, Dewatering and Infrastructure accountable for asset integrity, water management, risk mitigation, and the delivery of sustaining and capital work related to tailings, water, and infrastructure systems including mine access roads. Reporting to the Manager, Engineering & Infrastructure, the Superintendent oversees safe and reliable water management operations across the TSF, pit, water structures, and associated infrastructure.

The role provides direct supervision to TSF Supervisors and contractors, with responsibility for maintaining pumping capacity, optimizing pipe layout, ensuring equipment reliability, and meeting regulatory and site standards.

• Oversee operation and maintenance of site infrastructure supporting TSF and dewatering systems (pipelines, pump stations, access roads, power supply, etc.).
• Coordinate infrastructure upgrades, expansions, and repairs.
• Ensure critical spares, inventory, and maintenance programs are effectively managed.
• Maintain pumping capacity to support site water balance and operational requirements.
• Coordinate work activities with Operations, Tailings, Projects, Geotechnical, Maintenance, and Electrical teams.
• Ensure reliability, redundancy, and winterization readiness of dewatering systems.
• Lead operation and optimization of pit dewatering systems including wells, pumps, pipelines.
• Ensure all dewatering activities comply with site safety standards, safe work procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Actively support site safety programs, including hazard assessments, audits, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Respond promptly to safety incidents, near misses, or unsafe conditions and assist with investigations.
• Ensure emergency response procedures, escalation protocols, and contingency plans are understood and followed.
• Support troubleshooting and maintenance of pumps, pipelines, and related equipment.
• Participate in reliability improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and enhance system performance.
• Ensure mine access roads are consistently maintained.
• Manage contractors performing construction, maintenance, and technical services.
• Ensure contractors meet safety, quality, and performance expectations.
• Provide clear communication and reporting to senior leadership.
• Develop short, medium, and long‑term plans for TSF, dewatering, and infrastructure systems.
• Support development and execution of capital and sustaining projects (e.g., TSF raises, pump upgrades, pipeline extension).
• Work with the Project Team to prepare scopes of work, cost estimates, and schedules.

• Post‑secondary education in Engineering, or a related field.
• Registered Professional Engineer is an asset.
• A valid Class 5 driver’s licence is required.
• BC Mine Supervisor Certification is required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in dewatering, water management, or similar mining/industrial operations.
• Experience in Project Management is an asset.
• Workin…