Red Seal Pipefitter/Plumber

New Gold is a Canadian-focused intermediate gold mining company engaged in the operation, development and exploration of mineral properties. The Company has a portfolio of two core producing assets in top-rated jurisdictions: the Rainy River and New Afton Mines in Canada. The Company also operates the Cerro San Pedro Mine in Mexico (which transitioned to residual leaching in 2016). In addition, New Gold owns 100% of the Blackwater project located in Canada. New Gold's 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.

New Afton is 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, Days Only

Position Reports To:

Fixed Plant Maintenance Supervisor

Position Overview

The successful applicant will provide skilled expertise in the installation, maintenance, and repair of piping systems. The role involves supporting operational changes due to malfunction, breakdown, relocation, replacement, or installation of new equipment associated with all aspects of the mine site, including surface and underground operations. Conducts preventative and corrective maintenance on all fixed plant piping systems. This role is instrumental in the planning and execution of maintenance, installation, or modification of new and existing systems.

Key Responsibilities

- Installing, inspecting, and maintaining piping systems

- Reading and interpreting blueprints and piping schematics

- Assembling, installing, and maintaining pipes, valves, fittings, and other piping components

- Cutting, threading, bending, and welding pipes to specifications

- Testing installed systems for leaks and ensuring proper functioning

- Performing routine maintenance and repairs on piping systems

- Providing effective communication with all levels of the organization

- Assisting in the planning and execution of maintenance projects

- Providing feedback to reliability personnel regarding equipment strategy documents and improvement opportunities

Qualifications

- Red Seal Journeyperson Certificate in a recognized piping trade: Pipefitting, Steamfitting, or Plumbing

- Experience on a mine site maintaining piping systems, including those for milling, crushing, conveying, and pumping equipment

- Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and diagrams

- Skilled in various pipefitting techniques such as cutting, threading and welding

- Experience with HDPE piping and fusing

- Experience with rigging, hoisting and operation of mobile equipment

- Knowledge of safety protocols and best practices for working with piping systems

- Understanding of reliability tools and techniques

- Knowledge of world-class piping and maintenance practices

Preference May Be Given To Candidates With

- Experience working underground mining

- A complementary trade ticket, e.g., Welder/Fabricator

- Training in advanced piping techniques

- Other mechanical trade education, e.g., Diploma, certificate

- Experience working as a crew lead hand, supervisor, or in maintenance planning

- Experience working with SAP or other CMMS

Other Requirements

Candidates will be required to participate in a comprehensive qualification process, including:

- Successful completion of pre-placement functional screen

- Provide proof of a valid Class 5 driver’s license

- Demonstrate eligibility to work in Canada

- Provide confirmation of valid educational requirements

Compensation

The anticipated salary for this position will be $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.

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.

Applicants can submit their resume and cover letter until 11:59pm on

September 4, 2025.

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