Mill Maintenance Electrician - Travel & Camp Provided

New Gold Inc.; Emo Township; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading gold mining company as a Mill Maintenance Electrician, where you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the mill. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, performing proactive and corrective maintenance while contributing to a culture of safety and responsibility. With a strong commitment to employee development and community engagement, this role is perfect for those who are passionate about mining and want to make a significant impact. Enjoy competitive compensation, benefits, and a supportive work atmosphere in beautiful northwestern Ontario.

Benefits

Quarterly Incentive Program

Extended Health & Dental Benefit

Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Camp and Travel Allowance

Relocation Package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in industrial or mining settings.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and safety conscious.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work activities with other construction projects.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on applicable units.
• Complete work orders as assigned by the Electrical Supervisor.

Skills

Preventative Maintenance

Effective Communication

Team Orientation

Safety Awareness

Education

Grade 12 Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Emerson DeltaV/PLC

SAP

Job description

Career Opportunities: Mill Maintenance Electrician - Travel & Camp Provided (7138)

Make an impact at Canada’s premier mining company.

When you advance your career at New Gold, you are joining a Canadian-focused intermediate gold mining company engaged in the operation, development and exploration of mineral properties. Our mission is be a leading intermediate gold producer, driving responsible and profitable mining in a way that creates sustainable value for our employees, shareholders, the communities in which we live and work and our environment. To learn more about New Gold, visit our website at www.newgold.com.

New Gold attracts and hires highly skilled individuals. By joining our team, you can look forward to:

• A stimulating values-based work environment
• A culture of collaboration and inclusion
• Inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders
• A deeply rooted commitment to responsible mining, health and safety and community engagement
• A comprehensive benefits package including a retirement savings plan

Rainy River Mine
Situated in beautiful northwestern Ontario, 65 km northwest of Fort Frances, the Rainy River Mine is an open pit, gold and silver producing, residential mine site.

The Rainy River Mine, located adjacent to the Ontario / Minnesota border is 65 Kilometers northwest of Fort Frances, Ontario and is situated half way between Winnipeg, Manitoba and Thunder Bay, Ontario. The area is home to more than 130 species of birds and large populations of moose, black bear and deer. If you enjoy outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, winter sports and lake country then this is an area you will love to live and work in.

Applicants who reside in Northwestern Ontario and have experience working in a cross-cultural environment, coupled with knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities presented to those living in Northwest Ontario, are assets. Hiring priority will be given to qualified applicants who are beneficiaries of the Impact Benefits Agreement (IBA) and to qualified applicants residing in the Northwest Ontario communities. (Indigenous) Members must clearly identify their status on the online job application and resume if they wish to receive priority consideration.

About The Role

Position: Mill Maintenance Electrician

Schedule: Shift 7/7 – 12 hour days and nights

Position Reports To: Mill Electrical Supervisor

Position Overview

The role of Mill Maintenance Electrician is to perform proactive and corrective maintenance duties for the Mill Maintenance Department.

We value the talent and dedication of our current employees and believe in promoting from within whenever possible. Therefore, preference will be given to internal candidates for this position. We encourage all interested individuals, both internal and external to apply.

*Preference will be given to local residents of the Rainy River district.

Key Responsibilities

1. Coordinate work activities with other construction projects.
2. Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on all applicable units.
3. Actively participate in developing and building preventative maintenance schedules and objectives.
4. Support all departmental initiatives with a concentration on preventative maintenance and maintain the safe operation of all applicable units.
5. Communicate with other trades workers to coordinate maintenance activities.
6. Complete work orders as assigned by the Electrical Supervisor.
7. Report back to Electrical Supervisor regarding status and completion of assigned work.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Diploma or Equivalent.
• Instrumentation experience considered an asset.
• Emerson DeltaV/PLC experience considered an asset.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge in SAP considered an asset.
• 5 years of relevant experience within an industrial or mining setting.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions.
• Safety conscious and team oriented.
• Able to communicate effectively.

Why New Gold?

• Highly competitive base salary, and a quarterly incentive program.
• Extended Health & Dental Benefit.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance benefit.
• Defined match contribution to group registered retirement savings account.
• Camp and Travel allowance provided or Relocation Package.

We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process. New Gold does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with the Company. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by New Gold will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered.

New Gold is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request.

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