Fuel and Lube Technician - Lead Hand

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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 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

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 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 Position:

Fuel and Lube Technician Lead Hand

Schedule:

7/7 - 12 Hour Days and Nights - 6a.m./6p.m.

Positions Reports To:

Utility Supervisor

Position Overview

Reporting to the Utilities Supervisor, the successful applicant will be responsible for overseeing the fuel and lube team. The primary responsibility of this team is ensuring that our fleet of mining equipment is properly fueled and lubricated through the operation of both mobile fueling equipment and the fuel bay. The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring that all activities are carried out in conformance with New Gold’s policies and procedures including cultural, safety and environmental. This role operates from 6 a.m./p.m. - 6 p.m./a.m. and requires the successful candidate to drive their personal vehicle to and from site. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience with fuel and lube activities. We are looking for an applicant who will have great attendance, a positive work attitude and willingness to learn.

- Applicants local to the Rainy River District will be given priority.

Key Responsibilities

- Working with the Utilities Supervisor to oversee the Fuel and Lube team

- Ensure mining equipment is fueled and lubricated in a safe and orderly fashion

- Operate fuel and lube trucks, adhering to all safety protocols

- Maintain a clean work area and perform work in a clean and orderly manner

- Washing mining equipment and components as directed

- Train other fuel and lube personnel in the safe operation of mobile equipment and the fuel bay

Qualifications

- Must have a valid G or G2 Driver's License

- Must be willing to drive themselves to and from site

- Previous experience fueling vehicles or heavy equipment considered essential

- Experience in operating commercial fuel truck an asset

- Experience working around large heavy equipment is considered an asset

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to lead/motivate a team

- Ability to understand and follow Safety Operating Practices

- Strong verbal communication skills

- Aptitude to demonstrate safety procedures is essential in this role

- Ability to read and comprehend instructions and signage

- Ability to think and act decisively

- Ability to perform physical labour

- Ability to work independently

Working conditions

- Exposure to unpleasant weather-related conditions such as cold, heat, rain, and snow

- Exposure to different work schedules including night shifts

- Access to their own transportation

- Work involves highly repetitive tasks including lifting

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.

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.

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