Newmont Mining

Superintendent Electrical & Instrumentation

LocationDease Lake, BC

About This Job

Workplace Type: Onsite

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

The Electrical and Instrumentation Superintendent is responsible to oversee the maintenance and repair of all electrical and instrumentation systems at Red Chris Mine. The successful candidate will maintain the safety of yourself, direct reports and team members while working closely with planners, Reliability and Supervisor’s to ensure that all electrical jobs are completed – safely, efficiently and economically. The superintendent will lead a team of technicians and work closely with other departments to ensure optimal performance of all the mine’s operational electric and instrumentation needs while ensuring that all electrical and instrumentation equipment operates efficiently, safely, and in compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Our Red Chris operation is now recruiting for an Electrical& Instrumentation Superintendent with a competitive base salary between $144,500.00 - $174,000.00 with an additional short term incentive of 25% and 15% long term incentive. The offered base salary will be determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills and competencies with consideration to internal equity.

We are seeking an individual for a Fly In, Fly Out opportunity working on a two weeks in, two weeks out rotation.


Essential Duties


Technical Accountabilities

Ensure the safety, reliability and cost efficiency of site-wide electrical and instrumentation needs

Provide leadership, coaching and guidance to the electrical and instrumentation team.
Conduct performance evaluations to identify operational limitations and initiate steps to enhance system performance.
Ensure sufficient spares are available and maintained for critical equipment.
Ensure critical equipment has redundancy or is backed-up and is protected from fire or other threats.
Statutory systems are maintained, audited, and treated according to the relevant legislation.
Ensure compliance with change management procedures with bridge logs and registers kept up to date and audited regularly.
Manage all Electrical/Instrumentation Maintenance and repair for operation of process plant and assets.
Delivery of robust, cost-effective engineering solutions, compliant with site standards.
Provide technical support, guidance, and coaching to site personnel on systems, statutory compliance and technical matters related to electrical and instrumentation
Solve problems and investigate innovative solutions.
Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment
Lead by example attitude
High level of organizational skills
Ensure the ESMP/HVSMP Plans are adhered to. (Electrical Safety Management Plan and High Voltage Safety Management Plan)


General Accountabilities

Provide leadership, mentoring and coaching to your direct team.
Report diligently to manager& senior leadership team on any critical activities.
Stand-in for the manager when required.
Management of contracts and contractors under your control including budgets, timelines, support visits, and safety performance.
Regular tours of the multi-level Mill and Site


Training& Experience

Position requirements include, but are not limited to:

Minimum of 10 years of experience in Mining or other Heavy industry environment
Successful completion of Grade 12
Interprovincial Journeyperson Electrician Red Seal is required.
Working knowledge of electrical systems, such as variable frequency drives, protective relays, medium voltage drives, transformers and switchgear, and power distribution systems
Experience working with and maintaining 25kv sub stations
Experience with large Electrical Drive Systems (ABB)
PLC expertise and DeltaV experience is an asset
Valid Drivers license
Must be able to meet the physical demands of the role


Working Conditions

We are committed to ensuring that our team members are kept healthy and safe. To achieve this, we provide comfortable on-site accommodations, including excellent balanced meals prepared by our culinary team. Team members can expect access to TV and Wi-Fi, our on-site gym and a variety of recreational activities.

All our team members are also rewarded with a host of great benefits, including:

Travel allowance and arrangements made for transportation to and from site

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications
Competitive Benefits and Defined Contribution Pension Plan program
Ongoing training with continuous growth and development opportunities

It is important to note that the safety and wellbeing of our team is our top priority. As such, we promote a drug and alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

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$145,400 - $174,000/year with additional 25% Short term and 15% Long term incentives . 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!

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