Newmont Mining

Journeyperson Instrument Mechanic

LocationDease Lake, BC

About This Job

About Newmont

At Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer – we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

About Red Chris

Our Red Chris Mine, located in the heart of Northern British Columbia on the traditional territory of the Tahltan Nation. A short distance from Iskut and Dease Lake, Our fly-in, fly-out site offers access from various points across British Columbia and Alberta. Red Chris currently operates as an open-pit copper and gold mine with a promising future to transition to a high-value underground block cave operation. To learn more about the Red Chris Block Cave project, visit ourVirtual Open House

At Red Chris, we prioritize the health, safety, and comfort of our team. Our accommodations include reliable Wi-Fi, nutritious meals, recreational facilities, a well-equipped gym with fitness classes, and access to on-site counselling. We offer competitive salaries, retirement savings matching, transportation and PPE allowances, and opportunities for career development. Our workplace is drug- and alcohol-free, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member is empowered to take initiative, care for one another, and contribute to our collective success.


Purpose

Our Red Chris Mine is looking for an expereince Journeyperson Instrument Mechanic with an hourly rate of 55.14. The core purpose of this role is to:

Ensure safe, reliable and effective operation& maintenance of process control instrumentation and Process Control Systems across site

Facilitate preventative and corrective maintenance, addition, removal and changes to field instrumentation.
Support Asset Management Best Practices
Provide frontline instrumentation engineering support to maintenance, production& engineering teams.
Work closely with operations, maintenance and engineering teams to ensure the automation systems are aligned with site requirements. Identify& execute minor improvement projects.
Use, program and improve the site instrumentation management system (Emerson DeltaV) and other PLC based Control Systems. Assist in authoring and review of instrumentation maintenance procedures.


Essential Duties

Provide technical support, guidance and coaching to site personnel on best practice and technical matters related to instrumentation selection and use.
Conduct performance evaluations to identify operational limitations and initiate steps to enhance system performance.
Maintain the safety, security and integrity of process control systems from physical& cyber intrusion.
Install, calibrate and maintain control and measurement instruments according to manufacturer’s specifications and site-specific regulations.
Troubleshoot and correct related technical malfunctions with Instrumentation and Process control equipment.
Modify configuration of Instruments, control system components and other filed devices to assure their correct and reliable operation.
Inspect and test instruments and systems to diagnose faults using test instruments such as multimeter, simulators, communicators, software etc.
Fit and connect new Instrumentation and process control equipment and devices.
Run cables for Process control systems and Instrumentation
Install Instrumentation air piping and tubing for new and existing instruments.
Prepare and submit regular feedback on work orders resulting from maintenance activities in an effort to improve maintenance plans, records and task lists
Maintain accurate documentation, calibration reports, drawings, etc.
Revise and create work drawings, P and other documentation; submit them for approval to supervisor.


General Accountabilities:

Work closely with maintenance, production& engineering teams to achieve common goals
Identify& execute minor improvement projects
Ensure work is in compliance with company HSE policies and procedures, quality, schedule, budget, security, industry standarts and best practices.
Demonstrate continuous improvement to enhance operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes
Provide mentorship and training of Instrumentation and Control apprentices.


Training& Experience

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a mining or heavy industrial environment.
Minimum qualifications of either:
Instrument Red Seal trade certificate, automation experience an asset.
Instrumentation / Electronics / Process Engineering applied sciences undergraduate degree
A thorough understanding of:
Emerson DeltaV DCS, PLC’s, Industrial Communications Networks
Best Practice installation standards
Instrument selection and sizing for a wide range of instruments across flow, level, pressure, temperature, motion and a number of analysers (i.e. pH, dissolved gas).
Nuclear Devise knowledge and awareness
Best practice calibration and maintenance practices.
Computer literate and advanced skills in the Microsoft Office programs ( SAP, All Micro Soft applications).

At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion we are dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment.

We believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together. Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. If you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply – we’d love to hear from you!

As per the Collective Agreement all position within the agreement must be posted as per Article.18.01 (a) Job vacancies will first be awarded to the senior qualified employee within the department, through an expression of interest process. (b) Vacancies will remain posted for a period of fourteen (14) calendar days. Postings may exceed fourteen (14) calendar days or be re-posted if successful candidates are not found.

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