Supervisor, Fixed Plant Maintenance
Job Description
Workplace Type: Onsite
Closing Date:
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 our Virtual 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.
Your Impact
As a Supervisor, Fixed Plant, you will lead and coordinate maintenance programs to ensure the reliability, safety, and efficiency of Red Chris Mine’s processing and fixed plant assets. Your leadership will play a key role in maintaining equipment performance and supporting operational excellence in alignment with Newmont’s safety and asset management standards.
As Part of Our Team, You Will
- Supervise daily fixed plant maintenance activities across processing and mill areas.
- Ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of maintenance work.
- Coordinate with planners, operators, and contractors to minimize downtime and optimize asset reliability.
- Lead and develop a high-performing maintenance team through coaching and technical guidance.
- Monitor asset performance and implement improvement initiatives using SAP and other CMMS tools.
- Maintain compliance with Newmont’s safety standards, FRM programs, and site procedures.
- Support budgeting, scheduling, and reporting for maintenance performance and cost control.
- Drive continuous improvement and QA/QC practices across maintenance operations.
Prerequisites for Your Success in This Role
- Valid Red Seal Millwright certification (required)
- Strong fixed plant or mill maintenance experience in a mining or heavy industrial environment
- Supervisory or lead hand experience in maintenance or asset management
- Strong knowledge of processing plant systems, mechanical reliability, and safety compliance
- Experience working with SAP or similar CMMS for maintenance planning and reporting
- Familiarity with Newmont safety standards and FRM programs considered an asset
- Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with a safety-first mindset
Your Work Environment
- Location: Red Chris Mine, Northern British Columbia (fly-in/fly-out)
- Rotation: 15/13
- Conditions: Surface plant and mill environment with heavy equipment exposure
- Requirements: Pre-employment medical, drug & alcohol testing, and PPE compliance
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$105,800.00 - 141,100.00 . 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!