Explore the unknown:

Newcrest is one of the world's largest gold mining companies. As a global business, we aim to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work.

We recognise that our different backgrounds and perspectives help us find better ways to: solve problems; attract and retain the best people; explore, develop, and produce more gold safely and profitably; and help make Newcrest a better place to work.

Our Red Chris mine is located on the traditional territory of the Tahltan and we encourage qualified applicants from the local communities to apply. We offer several designated marshalling points within BC including Nanaimo, Vancouver, Kelowna, Kamloops, Williams Lake, Prince George, Smithers, and Calgary, AB.

Role Purpose

• Provide supervision to the Electrical Infrastructure Journeyperson Electricians in E&OT
• Provide superior leadership to planning and scheduling aspect as appropriate for construction activities
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, schedule, budget and security requirements
• Effectively report to the Superintendent, and Manager when appropriate, and to cross shift
• Take direction from electrical engineering staff
• Provide direction to supervisors and electrical personnel
• Guide, coach & mentor direct reports
• Track and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Oversee training, supervision, evaluation and provide leadership for the department
• Supervise preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Provide instrumentation and electrical support to maintenance, production & engineering teams
• Support Asset Management Best Practice
• Identify and manage improvement projects
• Act as one of the site Subject Matter Experts in electrical systems
• Assist in authoring and review of electrical maintenance procedures

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

Accountabilities:

• Ensure statutory systems are maintained, audited and treated according to the relevant legislation.
• Ensure compliance with change management procedures with logs and registers kept up to date and audited regularly;
• Provide technical support, guidance and coaching to site personnel on best practice and technical matters related to electrical and instrumentation device selection and use.
• Conduct performance evaluations to identify operational limitations and initiate steps to enhance system performance;
• Maintain the safety, security and integrity of electrical and instrumentation equipment
• Oversee preventative maintenance planning.
• Propose, prepare and submit regular feedback on work orders resulting from maintenance activities in an effort to improve maintenance plans, records and task lists.
• Maintain accurate documentation, reports, drawings, change maintenance etc.
• Assist with review of work drawings, P&IDs and other documentation submitted by I&C, and electrical personnel and contractors
• Ensure critical spares are available to maintain continuous operations
• Build team skills and maintain training programs
• Conduct personnel performance evaluations to identify personal limitations and initiate steps to enhance employee performance
• Effective conflict resolution and decision making

Qualifications & Experience:

• 7-10 years experience in a mining or heavy industrial environment;
• Minimum qualifications of either:
  • Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyperson Electrician trade certification with 5 years direct supervisory experience in electrical construction
• A thorough understanding of:
  • High and Low Voltage electrical distribution systems
  • Process control systems (PLCs)
  • The CEC (Canadian Electrical Code) Standards including CSA Z462 Workplace Electrical Safety
  • Electrical installations and best practices
• Experience in supervision and mentoring of personnel including front line supervision
• Sound knowledge of M421 Standards (Use of Electricity in mines)
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent organization and planning skills
• Proactivity and ability to work independently
• Provide quality, detail-oriented safety driven results
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Computer literate and advanced skills in the Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, MS Project, PowerPoint, Outlook, SAP)
• Valid driver’s license.

Our commitment to you:

At Newcrest, we hold core values that focus on caring about people, working together, and achieving a high-performance culture through innovation and problem solving.

Newcrest’s commitment to diversity and inclusion respects both the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.

If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, please apply online before the advertised application closing date.