Journeyperson Instrumentation Mechanic
- Employer
- Newcrest Mining
- Location
- Red Chris Mine, Canada
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Jul 14, 2022
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- Category
- Maintenance/Mechanical
- Work Term
- Permanent
- Work Load
- Full Time
- Language
- English
Job Details
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.
Purpose of the Role:
- Ensure safe, reliable and effective operation & maintenance of process control instrumentation and Process Control Systems across site
- Facilitate preventative and corrective maintenance, addition, removal and changes to field instrumentation
- Provide frontline instrumentation support to maintenance, production & engineering teams.
- Work closely with operations, maintenance and engineering teams to ensure the automation systems are aligned with site requirements
- Identify & execute minor improvement projects
- Use, program and improve the site instrumentation management system (Emerson DeltaV) and other PLC based Control Systems
- Assist in authoring and review of instrumentation 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:
Technical Accountabilities:
- Provide technical support, guidance and coaching to site personnel on best practice and technical matters related to instrumentation selection and use
- Conduct performance evaluations to identify operational limitations and initiate steps to enhance system performance
- Install, calibrate, and maintain control and measurement instruments according to manufacturer's specifications and site-specific regulations
- Troubleshoot and correct related technical malfunctions with instrumentation and process control equipment
- Under the direction of the Process Control Engineer, create and alter programming for DCS and other PLC control systems
- Modify configuration of instruments, control system components and other field devices to ensure reliable operation.
- Inspect and test instruments and systems to diagnose faults using test instruments such as multimeters, simulators, communicators, software etc. Run cables for Process control systems and Instrumentation
- Install Instrumentation air piping and tubing for new and existing instruments
- 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, calibration reports, drawings, etc
General Accountabilities:
- Work closely with maintenance, production & engineering teams to achieve common goals
- Identify & execute minor improvement projects
- Ensure work is in compliance with company HSE policies and procedures, quality, schedule, budget, security, industry standards and best practices
- Demonstrate continuous improvement to enhance operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes
- Provide mentorship and training of Instrumentation and Control personnel and Apprentices
Qualifications & Experience:
- Minimum of 4 years' experience in a mining or heavy industrial environment;
- Minimum qualifications of either:
o Instrument trade certificate
o Instrumentation / Electronics / Process Engineering applied sciences undergraduate degree - A thorough understanding of:
o Emerson DeltaV DCS,, Industrial Communications Networks
o Experience with PLC's is an asset
o Best practice installation standards
o Instrument selection and sizing for a wide range of instruments across flow, level, pressure, temperature, motion and a number of analysers (i.e. pH, dissolved gas).
o Best practice calibration and maintenance practices. - Computer literate and advanced skills with MS Office programs (Excel, Word, MS Project, PowerPoint, Outlook, SAP)
- Willing to be appointed a deputy Radiation Safety Officer and assist with the management of radiation sources on site (training will be provided)
- Willing to train and mentor instrumentation Apprentices
- Valid Class 5 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.
Company
Newcrest is the largest gold producer listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and one of the world's largest gold mining companies.
At Newcrest we’re known for our strong technical capabilities in exploration, deep underground block caving and metallurgical processing skills. We're committed to creating a work environment where everyone can go home safe and healthy every day, and where everyone actively contributes to this outcome; operating and developing mines in line with strong environmental, social and governance practices; developing a diverse workforce; and developing and maintaining strong relationships with our communities and governments.
In 2017, we joined the International Council on Mining and Metals, an international organisation that brings together 25 mining and metals companies and over 30 regional and commodities associations dedicated to a safe, fair and sustainable mining and metals industry, and serving as a catalyst for change to enhance mining’s contribution to society.
Our Code of Conduct, Corporate governance framework and a comprehensive suite of company policies protect against illegal and inappropriate behaviours, such as fraud, bribery, corruption, discrimination and bullying, and articulate our position on safety, health, human rights, environment, communities, security and diversity and inclusion.
Diversity and inclusion are essential parts of Newcrest’s vision, values and company culture. Our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2021-2025 to learn more about how we are building a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued and supported to bring their whole unique self to work.
Our headquarters are in Melbourne, Australia with operating mines in Australia, Canada and Papua New Guinea.
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