New Gold

Underground Electrician

LocationEmo, ON

About This Job

Make an impact at Canada’s premier mining company.


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 www.newgold.com. To learn more about our culture and people practices, visit the Career page.


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: Underground Electrician Schedule: 14/14 - 12 Hour Days and Nights Reports To: Underground Electrical Supervisor

Position OverviewReporting to the Underground Electrical Supervisor, the role of the Electrician is to provide quality electrical maintenance, repairs, installation and modifications for mining fleet equipment, mine equipment, buildings, sub stations and transformers.

Key Responsibilities

Participate in safety programs and ensure that all safety standards for electrical maintenance operations are achieved.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Comply with all Safety, Health, Environmental and other policies, procedures and requirements.
Ensure all electrical systems are operating effectively by following a regular maintenance program.
Ensure minimal downtime in production schedules by repairing electrical failures promptly and efficiently.
Execute preventive maintenance activities and work towards reliability excellence.
Keep accurate maintenance and repair records, ensuring any changes to electrical instruments are accurately documented.
Fabricate and install electrical racks and equipment
Troubleshoot and repair Softstarts, VFDs, Pumps, Ventilation Fans, etc.
Ensure work order discipline requirements within SAP.


QualificationsEducation:

Grade 12 diploma/GED
Valid Drivers’ License
Interprovincial Electrician trade certification


Experience:

Minimum 3 years of related experience in an Industrial Setting
High Voltage Distribution and low voltage control systems
Mining experience, especially Underground preferred.
Sub-stations, transformers and powerlines.
Programable Logic Control an asset.
Experience with Benshaw Soft-Starters


Other:

Ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems
Possess a strong safety focus and exceptional safety record
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to work safely and effectively in a team environment as well as independently
Good computer skills with experience in Computer Maintenance Management software


Why New Gold?

Highly competitive base salary, compensation programs and a quarterly incentive program
Extended Health & Dental Benefit
Short-term and long-term disability insurance benefit
Defined match contribution to group registered retirement savings account


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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