Red Seal Millwright

New Gold Inc.; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 108,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian mining firm is seeking a Red Seal Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) for the New Afton Mine in Kamloops, BC. This role involves executing world-class maintenance and troubleshooting on both surface and underground operations. Candidates should have a Red Seal Millwright certification and relevant mining experience. An attractive salary ranging from $108,000 to $120,000, along with benefits, is offered. Relocation to the Kamloops area is required.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Performance bonus plan

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have Red Seal Millwright Certification.
• Experience on a mine site is required.
• Understanding of reliability tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative/corrective maintenance on all fixed plant systems.
• Execute condition-based monitoring inspections.
• Perform equipment troubleshooting and maintenance.

Skills

Red Seal Millwright Certification

Experience on a mine site maintaining milling, crushing, conveying, and pumping equipment

Understanding of reliability tools and techniques

Knowledge of world class lubrication and oil sampling techniques

Education

Red Seal Millwright Certification

Job description

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 to be a leading intermediate gold producer, driving responsible and profitable mining in a way that creates sustainable value for our employee, shareholders, the communities in which we live and work and our environment. To learn more about New Gold, visit our website at

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
• Career development opportunities
• A deeply rooted commitment to responsible mining, health and safety and community engagement
• A competitive total compensation program
• A comprehensive benefits package including a retirement savings plan
  
  

New Afton Mine

Situated 10 kilometers west of Kamloops, British Columbia, the New Afton Mine is an underground gold and copper producing site.

Kamloops is a city of 90,000 people, located 350 kilometers east of Vancouver. The area provides the opportunity to live and work in a vibrant community with its own university and within easy reach of world class ski resorts, championship golf courses, mountain biking trails, popular recreational lakes and award-winning vineyards.

About The Role

Schedule: 7 on 7 off, Wednesday-Tuesday, night shift requirement on a rotating schedule

Position Reports To: Fixed Plant Maintenance Supervisor

Position Overview

Red Seal Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) provides skilled expertise, executing world class maintenance practices and lubrication techniques. Providing support in response to operational changes resulting from the malfunction, breakdown, relocation, replacement or installation of new equipment associated with all aspects of the mine site including surface and underground operations. The Technician conducts preventative/corrective maintenance on all fixed plant systems. Red Seal Millwrights are an instrumental part of the planning team during the maintenance, installation, or modification of new or existing equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Executing condition based monitoring inspections
• Performing world class asset lubrication techniques
• Equipment troubleshooting
• Asset maintenance both on surface and underground
• Effectively communicating with all levels of the organization
• Providing feedback to reliability personnel regarding equipment strategy documents and improvement opportunities
  
  

Qualifications

• Red Seal Millwright Certification
• Experience on a mine site maintaining milling, crushing, conveying, and pumping equipment
• Understanding of reliability tools and techniques
• Knowledge of world class lubrication and oil sampling techniques
  
  

Preference Will Be Given To Candidates With

• Experience working in an underground mine
• A complimentary trade ticket i.e. Welder/Fabricator
• Experience using condition-based monitoring techniques
• Machinery Lubricant Training
• Other mechanical trade education. E.g., Diploma, certificate
• Experience working as a crew lead hand or supervisor, or in maintenance planning
• Experience working with SAP or other CMMS
  
  

Compensation

The anticipated salary for this position will be between $108,000 to $120,000. A comprehensive benefits program and performance bonus plan will also be provided. This is not a camp operation and therefore the successful candidate will be required to relocate to the Kamloops area or travel and accommodation will be the responsibility of the successful applicant.

Applicants can submit their resume and cover letter until 11:59pm on August 31, 2025.

Inclusion, Equal Opportunity, Accessibility

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.

Additional Information

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 forma 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.

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