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Red Chris is an open-pit copper-gold mine in the famous Golden Triangle of northern British Columbia, situated on the traditional territory of the Tahltan Nation. As a fly-in, fly-out operation, Red Chris is reached via charter flights from multiple locations in BC and Alberta, with teams working on a rotational schedule. Currently an active open-pit producer, Red Chris is poised for an exciting transformation – we are developing a high-value underground block cave that will extend the mine’s life for decades and unlock even more resources. The remote location fosters a close-knit “camp” community where safety and teamwork come first. Working at Red Chris offers an adventurous career at the frontier of mining innovation, with the opportunity to shape a major expansion while enjoying the natural beauty of northern Canada. Our team values strong partnerships with local First Nations and is committed to operating in a safe, inclusive and environmentally responsible way.
Role responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Comply with Newmont standards, policies, and the Health, Safety, Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia
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Balance workload and make decisions in consultation with other stakeholders to achieve safe production outcomes
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Undertake specific tasks as directed by the Open Pit Supervisor
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Utilize risk management tools (JSEA or FLHA) and critical control management tools (FRM)
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Promote and maintain a culture of ‘safe production’ by compliance with company safety systems, policies, procedures, accountabilities, standards.
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Operate various equipment such as loaders, excavators and water trucks to transport materials within the pit area.
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Conduct routine inspections and basic maintenance of mining equipment to ensure optimal performance. Report any malfunctions or required repairs.
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Assist with daily mining operations, including equipment checks, fuelling, and general maintenance of the pit area.
Pit Utility personnel will manage and conduct pit dewatering activities in the open pit, plan and execute shovel moves, assist with drill and blast activities. When required, they will operate small equipment such as excavators, articulated rock trucks, loaders, and water trucks. The Pit Utility position is essential for supporting various operations, including maintenance and ensuring theoverall efficiency of the mining site.
Position requirements include, but are not limited to:
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Minimum of 2 years experience working in an Open Pit mining environment
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At least 1 year of prior experience in a Pit Utility, or similar role
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Minimum 1 year of Dewatering and/or Pumping experience
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Wheel loader operating experience – 2000+ hours minimum
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Excavator experience (Hitachi 470/870) – 2000+ hours minimum
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Experience with rubber tire back hoes, dozers, telehandlers and articulating dump trucksdesirable
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Experience with equipment shovel cable manipulator attachments
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.
It is important to note that the safety and wellbeing of our team is our top priority. As such, wepromote a drug and alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employmentdrug and alcohol testing.
This is a Fly-in, Fly-out position at our Red Chris Mine, operating on a 14x14 schedule with alternating day / night shifts.
The expected hourly rate for this role is CA$48.54. This rate 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.
All our team members are also rewarded with a host of great benefits, including:
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Travel allowance and arrangements made for transportation to and from site
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Competitive salary commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications
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Competitive Benefits
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Ongoing training with continuous growth and development opportunities
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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