Mill Maintenance Manager

Centerra is a growth-oriented Canadian-based gold mining and exploration company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and operation of gold properties in Central Asia, the former Soviet Union and other emerging markets. Our objective is to build shareholder value and to establish Centerra as a senior gold producer by maximizing the potential of our current properties and leveraging our financial strength and experience to acquire new long-life, low-cost projects. Currently, we maintain 100% interests in two gold producing mines, Kumtor mine in the Kyrgyz Republic and the Boroo mine in Mongolia.

MILL MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Location:

Kumtor Operating Company

Apply By Date:

October 31, 2012

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager , the incumbent will be responsible for leading and directing the fixed plant maintenance and planning function with the  objective to improve, maintain and sustain optimum ore processing and gold recovery through machinery and equipment availability and efficiency.

The Kumtor Mill operates at a nominal 16,000+ tpd capacity and consists of crushing, grinding, flotation, cyanide leaching and gold recovery in two separate carbon-in-leach (“CIL”) circuits with final gold recovery accomplished by electro winning and refining.

We are seeking a fixed plant mechanical professional with rounded exposure to the minerals processing industry. Ideally, 15 years experience, particularly in grinding and sulfide flotation techniques is preferred. A track record in technical expansion/upgrade projects, management and control thereof will be highly sought attributes.

The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate recent experience in a similar senior role at a similar size operation.  A mechanical degree or related tertiary qualification is mandatory for this position.  Prior experience developing countries would be a distinct advantage. The incumbent will further be expected to drive the Company Safety program and familiarity of Six Sigma LEAN principles will be of benefit. An important component of the job function is an active involvement in the training and development program for National staff.

This is a resident position, located in Bishkek, the capital of the Kyrgyz Republic though the incumbent will work and live at the mine site during 9 day on 5 day off work roster. 

An attractive resident expatriate remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.

To apply on line please visit:

http://bc.tbe.taleo.net/BC1/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CENTERRAGOLD&cws=1&rid=169

or send a resume and cover letter quoting the position and location via email to:  Deon_Badenhorst@kumtor.com

We thank all candidates for their applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We would kindly appreciate no phone calls.