Mill Mechanical Preventive Maintenance (PM) Technician

New Gold Inc.; Emo Township; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health & Dental Benefit

Disability insurance

RRSP matching

Job summary

Coeff Mining is seeking a Mill Mechanical PM Technician for the Rainy River operation in Ontario. You will perform preventive maintenance inspections and lubrication duties on mill assets, input data into the CMMS, and collect PdM data to support asset reliability and process optimization.

The role requires experience with ERP systems (SAP/JD Edwards/Oracle) and strong safety compliance. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits within a hybrid work model at our Ontario site.

Qualifications

• Formal education in an industrial trade or equivalent experience.
• Certified lubrication technician designation would be an asset.
• Ability to walk/stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and lubrication tasks on mill assets.
• Record lubrication data and generate work notifications in CMMS.
• Acquire oil samples and PdM data (vibration, thermography, temps).
• Maintain lubricant storage, transport bulk lubricants, and ensure cleanliness.
• Assist with urgent repairs and support Reliability Supervisors.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies.

Skills

Industrial trade education

Physical stamina

Lifting up to 50 lbs

SAP ERP experience

Microsoft Excel/Word

Effective communication

Forklift/telehandler operation

Self-motivation

Education

Industrial trade training

Certified lubrication technician

Tools

SAP ERP software

JD Edwards

Oracle/eAM

MIMS/Ellipse

Job description

Career Opportunities: Mill Mechanical Preventive Maintenance (PM) Technician (8006)

Make an impact at an all-North American precious metals producer. New Gold is now part of Coeur Mining. Visit www.coeur.com to learn more.

Coeur Mining 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

Coeur Mining is a growing, all-North American precious metals producer with seven operations: the Las Chispas silver-gold mine and Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska, the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota, the Rainy River gold mine in Ontario, Canada, and the New Afton copper-gold mine in British Columbia, Canada. In addition, Coeur owns the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead exploration project in British Columbia.

Coeur offers a flexible, hybrid work model and a culture built on safety, collaboration, and real opportunities to develop your career for those who want to grow alongside a company that is doing the same.

Rainy River Situated in beautiful northwestern Ontario, 65 km northwest of Fort Frances, the Rainy River mine is an open pit and underground, 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 the 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

Schedule: 7X7

Position Reports To: Mill Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

Role Summary

Under the general direction from the Mill Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor perform preventive maintenance (PM) inspections and perform machinery lubrication tasks for mill assets in the pursuit of excellence in asset and process reliability, maintenance management, and process optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all New Gold, provincial, and federal policies related to health, safety, and the environment are followed during the execution of all assigned tasks.
• Perform visual PM inspections on assets that are in operation to identify defects that could pose a risk to the reliable operation of said asset, or that could pose a risk to plant operation and gold production.
• Record lubrication system data in the field related to asset health and the condition of the lubricating systems, which includes but is not limited to operating pressures, operating flow rates, and operating temperatures.
• Acquiring oil samples to be used for oil analysis and the assessment of asset health.
• Acquire predictive maintenance (PdM) data to be utilized by the Reliability Technicians, which includes but is not limited to vibration readings, thermographic images, and temperature measurements acquired by infrared or contact devices.
• Document and provide detailed written description of all PM inspection findings, and create work notifications for corrective maintenance, when required, in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Perform general lubricant management tasks including, but not limited to transporting and staging of bulk lubricants, transfer of bulk lubricants to point of use, maintaining cleanliness of lubricant storage facilities and dispensing equipment, and disposal of waste lubricants and packaging.
• Perform machinery lubrication tasks that includes, but is not limited to greasing bearings and bushings, ensuring automatic grease lubrication systems have adequate lubricant in the reservoir to function.
• Checking and verifying the proper operation of automatic grease lubrication systems and perform minor maintenance activities on said systems.
• Deploying and utilizing spill containment tools and equipment to manage lubricant leaks until such time as corrective maintenance can be performed to eliminate the source of the leak.
• As required assist Mill Maintenance personnel with executing urgent repairs.
• Perform other duties as required and as directed by the Reliability Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Formal education in an industrial trade, or a mininum of 5 years progressive on the job training experience, would be an asset
• Certified lubrication technician designation would be an asset.
• Able to walk and stand for long periods of time, which includes climbing stairs and ladders.
• Ability to work short periods of time in crouched position, or to duck under or maneuver between fixed structures or machinery to perform some inspection and lubrication tasks.
• Able to carry and walk with up to 25 lbs. of tools and supplies while performing assigned duties, and capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work with minimal supervision while delivering superior results.
• Ability to operate small equipment such as forklift, telehandlers, man lifts, and other material handling equipment would be an asset. Willingness to be trained in the operation of said equipment is required.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Previous experience with SAP ERP software or other ERP software including, but not limited to JD Edwards, Oracle/eAM, MIMS/Ellipse would be an asset.
• Previous experience performing basic work on a computer is preferred but not necessary, and willingness to learn to perform some tasks on a computer is required. Demonstrated skills using Microsoft Excel and/or Word would be an asset.
• Able to work with hand tools and small power tools.
• A demonstrated commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement in assigned roles and responsibilities.
• Proven track record showing a commitment to health and safety and to environmental protection.

The anticipated salary for this position will be between $80,000 and $85,000

*Note: this employment opportunity is based on an actual current vacancy, not just for future consideration.

Why Coeur?

• Highly competitive base salary, compensation programs 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

We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process. Coeur Mining 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 Coeur Mining will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered.

Coeur Mining 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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