Mill Operator

1 week ago


Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada New Gold Inc. Full time
Make an impact at Canada's premier mining company.

New Gold attracts and hires highly skilled individuals.

By joining our team, you can look forward to:

A stimulating values-based work
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

New Afton Mine


Situated 10 kilometers west of picturesque 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, 12 hour shift, alternating days and nights.

Position Reports To:
Mill Operations Supervisor

Position Overview

Safely operating mill processing circuits to meet production targets.

Key Responsibilities

Dedication to safety, equipment care, and the environment.
Operating and monitoring various circuits in the processing plant as required by the supervisor.

Circuits include:
Control room, Grinding, Flotation, Dewatering and Tailings.
Develop an understanding of all the mill circuits through training, reading, and hands-on experience.
Identify maintenance problems and maintain acceptable housekeeping in designated area.
Operate mobile equipment and overhead crane as required by their particular circuit.

Qualifications:

Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent required.
6 months mineral processing and/or 2 years milling and/or 4 years relevant industrial experience required.
Experience as a leader is highly desirable.
High mechanical aptitude.
Valid driver's license with access to personal transportation.
Eagerness to learn and develop through the mill operator progression system.
Ability to be flexible in job tasks and responsibilities so that work is balanced between team members.
Demonstrated ability to share knowledge gained with others and the ability to solve problems.
Knowledge of Delta V or similar system and troubleshooting capabilities.
Flotation or Control Room experienced considered an asset.

Other Requirements

Successful completion of pre-placement functional screen
Provide proof of a valid driver's license
Demonstrate eligibility to work in Canada
Provide confirmation of valid educational requirements

Compensation

Applicants can submit their resume and cover letter until 11:59pm on June 15, 2023.

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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