Journeyperson Millwright

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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 our Virtual 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

To perform maintenance and construction duties as a fixed plant mechanic (Millwright) within the Fixed Plant Maintenance team. To safely perform scheduled and unscheduled tasks to optimize equipment availability, and the Mill Maintenance team’s performance.

The hourly rate for this position is $57.35.

Accountabilities

- Repair, adjust, maintain and improve stationary equipment in a 30,000 ton per day crusher plant and concentrator

- Follow OHS, Mines Act and Red Chris Policies and Procedures

- Able to work outdoors in severe conditions

- Able to work at heights and in confined spaces

- Able to work day or night shift as required

- Provide mentorship and assist training of apprentices

- Champion safe work practices

- Required to work in maintenance management systems

- Required to log information and create reports

Key Relationships

- Working closely with Electrical, Instrumentation, and Mill Operations team to achieve equipment availability targets and efficiency

- Positive relationships with departmental teams on site

- Clear and regular communications with departmental teams on site

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

- Interprovincial Red Seal Millwright

- Valid Class 5 driver’s license required

- Computer skills

- Overhead crane, Aerial Work Platform (AWP), Rigging certificates an asset

- Welding certificates an asset

- Equipment Operator certificate an asset

- Extensive experience with pumps, conveyors, mills, and piping in a mining environment

- Experience with Gyratory Crushers

- Experience living and working in remote camp environment

- A team player that works well with others

- Strong oral and written communication skills

Working Conditions

- This is a Fly-in, Fly-out position at our Red Chris Mine, operating on a 15x13 schedule with day/ night shifts.

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.

The expected salary range for this role is CA$57.35 . This range is tied to the British Columbia market for jobs performed in British Columbia. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s pay history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about pay history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.

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.