Posted 5 months ago
Technician, Pit Dewatering (Mount Milligan)
@ Centerra Gold
Fort St. James, British Columbia
Overview
Centerra Gold is hiring a Technician, Pit Dewatering for its Mount Milligan Mine in central BC, a full-time camp-based role. The technician operates CAT mobile equipment and maintains pit dewatering systems, including HDPE pipe fusing and well pumps. The posting states a rate of $37.18 per hour, a 7-day on/7-day off rotation of 12-hour days, and a benefits package.
Pay:
$37.18 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Operate CAT mobile equipment such as dozers, loaders and excavators
- Maintain pit dewatering systems and their operational integrity
- Support HDPE pipe fusing, splicing and pipeline relocation
- Set up pumps and perform refueling and site cleanliness
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 Diploma or GED
- 4+ years mining dewatering or pumping experience
- Knowledge of HDPE fusing (4" to 42")
- Experience installing well pumps
- Valid Canadian driver's licence
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Source type not verified · scout
- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-11
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 4+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Visa sponsorship, Performance bonus, Stock or equity, Transit support, Home office allowance |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Centerra Gold
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Toronto |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 51 |
- Become a valuable addition to Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine team
- Boost your career by joining an established organization
- Receive a competitive wage of $37.18 per hour, plus bonus and benefits
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 are looking for a Technician, Pit Dewatering to join our Mount Milligan Mine team. Reporting to the Supervisor, Dewatering and Tailings, the Technician, Pit Dewatering, is responsible for safe and proficient operation of one or more pieces of CAT mobile equipment in a mining environment; responsible for maintaining and supporting pit dewatering systems to ensure operational reliability and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain operational integrity of all dewatering systems.
- Support HDPE pipe fusing and splicing.
- Operate heavy equipment such as dozers, loaders, and excavators.
- Assist with pipeline relocation, pump setup, and refueling.
- Maintain clean and safe work environments.
- Contribute to policy development and continuous improvement efforts.
- Participate in training and mentoring initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the department.
About You
- Grade 12 Diploma or GED.
- 4+ years mining experience in dewatering or pumping roles.
- Knowledge of HDPE fusing and installation (4" to 42" lines).
- Experience installing well pumps.
- Equipment operation experience (dozer, loader, excavator).
- Heavy equipment training an experience is an asset.
- Valid Canadian Driver’s License.
Working Conditions
- Camp-based role working 12-hour days on a 7 day on/7 day off rotation, with accommodation provided during rotation.
- Candidates must be able to maintain high levels of performance for extended shifts.
- Occasional exposure to hazardous environments with the requirement of wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Safety-sensitive environment with zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy.
- Bus transportation provided from regional locations.
About the Benefits
As a valued member of Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine team, you can look forward to a competitive compensation structurebased on experience, skills, and qualifications. You'll also gain access to some incredible benefits, including:
- Tax-free travel allowance commensurate with the distance required for travel
- Extended group health, dental, vision, and travel insurance
- Life Insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D
- Company-sponsored RRSP with company match
- Employee & family assistance program
- Healthcare spending account
- Reimbursements on work gear and equipment
- Annual incentive bonus
- Employee share purchase plan with company match
- Parental leave top-up program
- Professional development within the organization
- Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
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 skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!
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